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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.02, 2,908.83 and 1,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.02, 2,908.83 and 1,795.18 is: 2,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.02 : 2,908.83 = 1,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.02/2,908.83 = 1,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.02x = 2,908.83 × 1,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.02x = 5,221,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,873.44/2,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.63

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