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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.71, 2,916.91 and 1,169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.71, 2,916.91 and 1,169.56 is: 1,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.71 : 2,916.91 = 1,169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.71/2,916.91 = 1,169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.71x = 2,916.91 × 1,169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.71x = 3,411,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,489.96/2,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.98

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