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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.04, 2,909.64 and 1,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.04, 2,909.64 and 1,446.72 is: 1,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.04 : 2,909.64 = 1,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.04/2,909.64 = 1,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.04x = 2,909.64 × 1,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.04x = 4,209,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,434.38/2,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.01

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