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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.36, 3,165.17 and 1,416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.36, 3,165.17 and 1,416.47 is: 2,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.36 : 3,165.17 = 1,416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.36/3,165.17 = 1,416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.36x = 3,165.17 × 1,416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.36x = 4,483,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,345.44/2,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.43

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