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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.80, 3,166.92 and 1,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.80, 3,166.92 and 1,016.48 is: 1,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.80 : 3,166.92 = 1,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.80/3,166.92 = 1,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.80x = 3,166.92 × 1,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.80x = 3,219,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,110.84/2,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.62

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