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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.88, 3,171.39 and 1,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.88, 3,171.39 and 1,141.06 is: 1,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.88 : 3,171.39 = 1,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.88/3,171.39 = 1,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.88x = 3,171.39 × 1,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.88x = 3,618,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,746.27/2,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.71

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