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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.55, 2,913.95 and 1,167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.55, 2,913.95 and 1,167.33 is: 1,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.55 : 2,913.95 = 1,167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.55/2,913.95 = 1,167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.55x = 2,913.95 × 1,167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.55x = 3,401,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,535.42/2,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.92

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