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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.11, 3,166.64 and 551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.11, 3,166.64 and 551.09 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.11 : 3,166.64 = 551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.11/3,166.64 = 551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.11x = 3,166.64 × 551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.11x = 1,745,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,100.88/2,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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