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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.08, 2,914.01 and 1,450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.08, 2,914.01 and 1,450.12 is: 2,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.08 : 2,914.01 = 1,450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.08/2,914.01 = 1,450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.08x = 2,914.01 × 1,450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.08x = 4,225,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,653.24/2,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.66

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