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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.21, 2,819.61 and 1,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.21, 2,819.61 and 1,111.71 is: 1,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.21 : 2,819.61 = 1,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.21/2,819.61 = 1,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.21x = 2,819.61 × 1,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.21x = 3,134,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,588.63/2,043.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.15

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