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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.04, 2,914.62 and 1,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.04, 2,914.62 and 1,167.90 is: 1,611.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.04 : 2,914.62 = 1,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.04/2,914.62 = 1,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.04x = 2,914.62 × 1,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.04x = 3,403,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,984.70/2,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.70

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