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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.13, 3,175.68 and 1,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.13, 3,175.68 and 1,424.12 is: 2,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.13 : 3,175.68 = 1,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.13/3,175.68 = 1,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.13x = 3,175.68 × 1,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.13x = 4,522,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,549.40/2,116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.18

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