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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.93, 3,121.30 and 911.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.93, 3,121.30 and 911.87 is: 1,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.93 : 3,121.30 = 911.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.93/3,121.30 = 911.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.93x = 3,121.30 × 911.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.93x = 2,846,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,219.83/2,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.45

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