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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.98, 3,242.79 and 1,121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.98, 3,242.79 and 1,121.67 is: 1,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.98 : 3,242.79 = 1,121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.98/3,242.79 = 1,121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.98x = 3,242.79 × 1,121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.98x = 3,637,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,340.26/2,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.41

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