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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.76, 2,916.79 and 1,169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.76, 2,916.79 and 1,169.53 is: 1,613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.76 : 2,916.79 = 1,169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.76/2,916.79 = 1,169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.76x = 2,916.79 × 1,169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.76x = 3,411,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,263.19/2,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.83

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