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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.98, 2,914.74 and 1,167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.98, 2,914.74 and 1,167.98 is: 1,611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.98 : 2,914.74 = 1,167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.98/2,914.74 = 1,167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.98x = 2,914.74 × 1,167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.98x = 3,404,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,358.03/2,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.93

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