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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.90, 3,168.53 and 1,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.90, 3,168.53 and 1,016.34 is: 1,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.90 : 3,168.53 = 1,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.90/3,168.53 = 1,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.90x = 3,168.53 × 1,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.90x = 3,220,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,298.70/2,111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.84

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