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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.15, 2,912.01 and 1,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.15, 2,912.01 and 1,271.28 is: 1,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.15 : 2,912.01 = 1,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.15/2,912.01 = 1,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.15x = 2,912.01 × 1,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.15x = 3,701,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,980.07/2,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.54

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