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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.72, 3,166.04 and 1,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.72, 3,166.04 and 1,071.24 is: 1,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.72 : 3,166.04 = 1,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.72/3,166.04 = 1,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.72x = 3,166.04 × 1,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.72x = 3,391,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,588.69/2,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.08

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