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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.03, 2,897.19 and 1,987.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.03, 2,897.19 and 1,987.37 is: 2,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.03 : 2,897.19 = 1,987.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.03/2,897.19 = 1,987.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.03x = 2,897.19 × 1,987.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.03x = 5,757,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,793.46/2,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.48

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