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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.40, 3,173.65 and 1,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.40, 3,173.65 and 1,141.36 is: 1,711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.40 : 3,173.65 = 1,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.40/3,173.65 = 1,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.40x = 3,173.65 × 1,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.40x = 3,622,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,266.38/2,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.53

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