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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116, 3,171.48 and 1,191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116, 3,171.48 and 1,191.16 is: 1,785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116 : 3,171.48 = 1,191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116/3,171.48 = 1,191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116x = 3,171.48 × 1,191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116x = 3,777,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,740.12/2,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.32

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