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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.62, 2,916.80 and 1,156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.62, 2,916.80 and 1,156.53 is: 1,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.62 : 2,916.80 = 1,156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.62/2,916.80 = 1,156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.62x = 2,916.80 × 1,156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.62x = 3,373,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,369.60/2,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.02

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