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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.95, 2,914.44 and 1,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.95, 2,914.44 and 1,167.72 is: 1,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.95 : 2,914.44 = 1,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.95/2,914.44 = 1,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.95x = 2,914.44 × 1,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.95x = 3,403,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,237.85/2,111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.42

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