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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.52, 3,170.52 and 2,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.52, 3,170.52 and 2,072.64 is: 3,112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.52 : 3,170.52 = 2,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.52/3,170.52 = 2,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.52x = 3,170.52 × 2,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.52x = 6,571,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,346.57/2,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.14

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