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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.02, 2,912.87 and 1,226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.02, 2,912.87 and 1,226.65 is: 1,692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.02 : 2,912.87 = 1,226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.02/2,912.87 = 1,226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.02x = 2,912.87 × 1,226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.02x = 3,573,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,071.99/2,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.58

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