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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.02, 2,913.26 and 1,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.02, 2,913.26 and 1,226.50 is: 1,692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.02 : 2,913.26 = 1,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.02/2,913.26 = 1,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.02x = 2,913.26 × 1,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.02x = 3,573,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,113.39/2,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.60

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