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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.24, 3,121.14 and 911.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.24, 3,121.14 and 911.22 is: 1,365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.24 : 3,121.14 = 911.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.24/3,121.14 = 911.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.24x = 3,121.14 × 911.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.24x = 2,844,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,045.19/2,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.86

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