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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112, 3,168.96 and 1,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112, 3,168.96 and 1,016.16 is: 1,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112 : 3,168.96 = 1,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112/3,168.96 = 1,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112x = 3,168.96 × 1,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112x = 3,220,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,170.39/2,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.70

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