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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.48, 3,168.72 and 2,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.48, 3,168.72 and 2,063.88 is: 3,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.48 : 3,168.72 = 2,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.48/3,168.72 = 2,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.48x = 3,168.72 × 2,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.48x = 6,539,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,857.83/2,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.82

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