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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.06, 2,913.37 and 1,272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.06, 2,913.37 and 1,272.03 is: 1,755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.06 : 2,913.37 = 1,272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.06/2,913.37 = 1,272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.06x = 2,913.37 × 1,272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.06x = 3,705,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,894.04/2,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.47

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