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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.48, 2,915.24 and 1,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.48, 2,915.24 and 1,168.26 is: 1,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.48 : 2,915.24 = 1,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.48/2,915.24 = 1,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.48x = 2,915.24 × 1,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.48x = 3,405,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,743.71/2,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.20

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