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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.60, 4,215.58 and 1,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.60, 4,215.58 and 1,167.71 is: 1,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.60 : 4,215.58 = 1,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.60/4,215.58 = 1,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.60x = 4,215.58 × 1,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.60x = 4,922,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,550.92/2,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.80

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