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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.80, 3,166.80 and 1,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.80, 3,166.80 and 1,016.50 is: 1,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.80 : 3,166.80 = 1,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.80/3,166.80 = 1,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.80x = 3,166.80 × 1,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.80x = 3,219,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,052.20/2,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.32

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