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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113, 3,166.62 and 1,139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113, 3,166.62 and 1,139.56 is: 1,707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113 : 3,166.62 = 1,139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113/3,166.62 = 1,139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113x = 3,166.62 × 1,139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113x = 3,608,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,553.49/2,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.79

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