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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.14, 2,912.79 and 1,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.14, 2,912.79 and 1,365.13 is: 1,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.14 : 2,912.79 = 1,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.14/2,912.79 = 1,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.14x = 2,912.79 × 1,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.14x = 3,976,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,337.01/2,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.50

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