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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.76, 3,167.52 and 1,291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.76, 3,167.52 and 1,291.42 is: 1,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.76 : 3,167.52 = 1,291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.76/3,167.52 = 1,291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.76x = 3,167.52 × 1,291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.76x = 4,090,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,598.68/2,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.14

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