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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.22, 3,166.50 and 1,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.22, 3,166.50 and 1,001.36 is: 1,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.22 : 3,166.50 = 1,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.22/3,166.50 = 1,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.22x = 3,166.50 × 1,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.22x = 3,170,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,806.44/2,113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.46

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