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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.76, 3,166.44 and 1,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.76, 3,166.44 and 1,767.24 is: 2,649.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.76 : 3,166.44 = 1,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.76/3,166.44 = 1,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.76x = 3,166.44 × 1,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.76x = 5,595,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595,859.43/2,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.86

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