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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.05, 2,911.14 and 1,520.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.05, 2,911.14 and 1,520.78 is: 2,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.05 : 2,911.14 = 1,520.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.05/2,911.14 = 1,520.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.05x = 2,911.14 × 1,520.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.05x = 4,427,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,188.93/2,110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.14

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