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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.81, 2,914.25 and 1,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.81, 2,914.25 and 1,167.56 is: 1,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.81 : 2,914.25 = 1,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.81/2,914.25 = 1,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.81x = 2,914.25 × 1,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.81x = 3,402,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,561.73/2,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.21

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