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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.53, 2,913.83 and 1,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.53, 2,913.83 and 1,167.30 is: 1,610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.53 : 2,913.83 = 1,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.53/2,913.83 = 1,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.53x = 2,913.83 × 1,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.53x = 3,401,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,313.76/2,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.83

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