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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.62, 3,168.32 and 1,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.62, 3,168.32 and 1,124.15 is: 1,685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.62 : 3,168.32 = 1,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.62/3,168.32 = 1,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.62x = 3,168.32 × 1,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.62x = 3,561,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,645.47/2,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.89

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