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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.11, 3,232.72 and 1,116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.11, 3,232.72 and 1,116.91 is: 1,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.11 : 3,232.72 = 1,116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.11/3,232.72 = 1,116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.11x = 3,232.72 × 1,116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.11x = 3,610,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,657.30/2,159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.29

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