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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.89, 3,165.21 and 1,417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.89, 3,165.21 and 1,417.64 is: 2,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.89 : 3,165.21 = 1,417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.89/3,165.21 = 1,417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.89x = 3,165.21 × 1,417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.89x = 4,487,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,112.48/2,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.69

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