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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.05, 3,168.68 and 1,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.05, 3,168.68 and 1,330.80 is: 1,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.05 : 3,168.68 = 1,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.05/3,168.68 = 1,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.05x = 3,168.68 × 1,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.05x = 4,216,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,872.69/2,112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.58

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