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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.03, 2,913.34 and 1,271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.03, 2,913.34 and 1,271.99 is: 1,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.03 : 2,913.34 = 1,271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.03/2,913.34 = 1,271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.03x = 2,913.34 × 1,271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.03x = 3,705,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,743.45/2,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.42

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