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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.67, 3,168.90 and 942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.67, 3,168.90 and 942.30 is: 1,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.67 : 3,168.90 = 942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.67/3,168.90 = 942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.67x = 3,168.90 × 942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.67x = 2,986,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,054.47/2,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.07

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