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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.07, 3,163.56 and 1,551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.07, 3,163.56 and 1,551.38 is: 2,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.07 : 3,163.56 = 1,551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.07/3,163.56 = 1,551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.07x = 3,163.56 × 1,551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.07x = 4,907,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,867.90/2,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.83

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