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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.88, 3,167.29 and 1,383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.88, 3,167.29 and 1,383.07 is: 2,073.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.88 : 3,167.29 = 1,383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.88/3,167.29 = 1,383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.88x = 3,167.29 × 1,383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.88x = 4,380,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,583.78/2,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.28

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