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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.44, 2,913.78 and 1,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.44, 2,913.78 and 1,167.28 is: 1,610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.44 : 2,913.78 = 1,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.44/2,913.78 = 1,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.44x = 2,913.78 × 1,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.44x = 3,401,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,197.12/2,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.84

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