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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.25, 2,914.84 and 1,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.25, 2,914.84 and 1,168.03 is: 1,611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.25 : 2,914.84 = 1,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.25/2,914.84 = 1,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.25x = 2,914.84 × 1,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.25x = 3,404,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,600.15/2,112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.84

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