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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.75, 2,921.11 and 1,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.75, 2,921.11 and 1,172.54 is: 1,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.75 : 2,921.11 = 1,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.75/2,921.11 = 1,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.75x = 2,921.11 × 1,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.75x = 3,425,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,124.53/2,116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.11

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