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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.88, 3,169.32 and 1,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.88, 3,169.32 and 1,348.24 is: 2,022.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.88 : 3,169.32 = 1,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.88/3,169.32 = 1,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.88x = 3,169.32 × 1,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.88x = 4,273,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,004.00/2,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.36

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