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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.27, 3,109.62 and 1,911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.27, 3,109.62 and 1,911.89 is: 2,868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.27 : 3,109.62 = 1,911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.27/3,109.62 = 1,911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.27x = 3,109.62 × 1,911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.27x = 5,945,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,251.38/2,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.96

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