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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.20, 4,032.08 and 2,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.20, 4,032.08 and 2,111.20 is: 3,167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.20 : 4,032.08 = 2,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.20/4,032.08 = 2,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.20x = 4,032.08 × 2,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.20x = 8,512,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,527.30/2,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.81

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