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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.60, 3,168.90 and 1,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.60, 3,168.90 and 1,139.16 is: 1,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.60 : 3,168.90 = 1,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.60/3,168.90 = 1,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.60x = 3,168.90 × 1,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.60x = 3,609,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,884.12/2,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.74

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