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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.45, 3,167.87 and 1,015.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.45, 3,167.87 and 1,015.67 is: 1,523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.45 : 3,167.87 = 1,015.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.45/3,167.87 = 1,015.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.45x = 3,167.87 × 1,015.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.45x = 3,217,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,513.36/2,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.84

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