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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.36, 2,911.51 and 1,446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.36, 2,911.51 and 1,446.11 is: 1,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.36 : 2,911.51 = 1,446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.36/2,911.51 = 1,446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.36x = 2,911.51 × 1,446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.36x = 4,210,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,363.73/2,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.04

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