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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.69, 2,915.46 and 1,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.69, 2,915.46 and 1,168.52 is: 1,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.69 : 2,915.46 = 1,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.69/2,915.46 = 1,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.69x = 2,915.46 × 1,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.69x = 3,406,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,758.74/2,112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.52

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