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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.14, 2,913.53 and 1,215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.14, 2,913.53 and 1,215.15 is: 1,677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.14 : 2,913.53 = 1,215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.14/2,913.53 = 1,215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.14x = 2,913.53 × 1,215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.14x = 3,540,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,383.91/2,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.00

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