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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.60, 3,167.16 and 1,647.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.60, 3,167.16 and 1,647.96 is: 2,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.60 : 3,167.16 = 1,647.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.60/3,167.16 = 1,647.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.60x = 3,167.16 × 1,647.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.60x = 5,219,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,352.99/2,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.58

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