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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.93, 2,915.82 and 1,168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.93, 2,915.82 and 1,168.78 is: 1,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.93 : 2,915.82 = 1,168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.93/2,915.82 = 1,168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.93x = 2,915.82 × 1,168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.93x = 3,407,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,952.10/2,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.90

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