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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.14, 2,913.58 and 1,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.14, 2,913.58 and 1,215.02 is: 1,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.14 : 2,913.58 = 1,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.14/2,913.58 = 1,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.14x = 2,913.58 × 1,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.14x = 3,540,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,057.97/2,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.85

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