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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.10, 3,175.65 and 2,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.10, 3,175.65 and 2,011.80 is: 3,017.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.10 : 3,175.65 = 2,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.10/3,175.65 = 2,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.10x = 3,175.65 × 2,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.10x = 6,388,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,388,772.67/2,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.70

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