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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.43, 3,167.05 and 1,418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.43, 3,167.05 and 1,418.39 is: 2,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.43 : 3,167.05 = 1,418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.43/3,167.05 = 1,418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.43x = 3,167.05 × 1,418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.43x = 4,492,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,112.05/2,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.52

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