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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.45, 2,913.79 and 1,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.45, 2,913.79 and 1,167.24 is: 1,610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.45 : 2,913.79 = 1,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.45/2,913.79 = 1,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.45x = 2,913.79 × 1,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.45x = 3,401,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,102.44/2,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.79

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