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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.58, 3,168.68 and 1,436.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.58, 3,168.68 and 1,436.85 is: 2,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.58 : 3,168.68 = 1,436.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.58/3,168.68 = 1,436.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.58x = 3,168.68 × 1,436.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.58x = 4,552,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,910.67/2,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.16

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