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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.58, 3,170.18 and 1,437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.58, 3,170.18 and 1,437.85 is: 2,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.58 : 3,170.18 = 1,437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.58/3,170.18 = 1,437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.58x = 3,170.18 × 1,437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.58x = 4,558,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,243.31/2,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.67

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