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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.11, 3,172.10 and 1,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.11, 3,172.10 and 1,141.11 is: 1,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.11 : 3,172.10 = 1,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.11/3,172.10 = 1,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.11x = 3,172.10 × 1,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.11x = 3,619,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,709.33/2,113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.98

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