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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.74, 3,168.45 and 1,071.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.74, 3,168.45 and 1,071.81 is: 1,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.74 : 3,168.45 = 1,071.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.74/3,168.45 = 1,071.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.74x = 3,168.45 × 1,071.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.74x = 3,395,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,976.39/2,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.62

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