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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.13, 3,166.17 and 795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.13, 3,166.17 and 795.55 is: 1,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.13 : 3,166.17 = 795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.13/3,166.17 = 795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.13x = 3,166.17 × 795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.13x = 2,518,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,846.54/2,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.56

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