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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.93, 3,164.77 and 1,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.93, 3,164.77 and 1,071.14 is: 1,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.93 : 3,164.77 = 1,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.93/3,164.77 = 1,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.93x = 3,164.77 × 1,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.93x = 3,389,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,890.56/2,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.36

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