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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.17, 3,228.66 and 1,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.17, 3,228.66 and 1,112.67 is: 1,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.17 : 3,228.66 = 1,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.17/3,228.66 = 1,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.17x = 3,228.66 × 1,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.17x = 3,592,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,433.12/2,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.21

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