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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.93, 3,166.38 and 1,000.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.93, 3,166.38 and 1,000.73 is: 1,500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.93 : 3,166.38 = 1,000.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.93/3,166.38 = 1,000.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.93x = 3,166.38 × 1,000.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.93x = 3,168,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,691.46/2,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.38

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