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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.30, 3,166.87 and 1,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.30, 3,166.87 and 1,015.62 is: 1,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.30 : 3,166.87 = 1,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.30/3,166.87 = 1,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.30x = 3,166.87 × 1,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.30x = 3,216,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,336.51/2,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.67

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