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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.67, 3,167.91 and 1,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.67, 3,167.91 and 1,058.04 is: 1,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.67 : 3,167.91 = 1,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.67/3,167.91 = 1,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.67x = 3,167.91 × 1,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.67x = 3,351,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,775.50/2,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.26

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