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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.28, 3,109.62 and 1,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.28, 3,109.62 and 1,911.90 is: 2,868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.28 : 3,109.62 = 1,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.28/3,109.62 = 1,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.28x = 3,109.62 × 1,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.28x = 5,945,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,282.48/2,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.96

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