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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.16, 2,913.40 and 1,227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.16, 2,913.40 and 1,227.05 is: 1,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.16 : 2,913.40 = 1,227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.16/2,913.40 = 1,227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.16x = 2,913.40 × 1,227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.16x = 3,574,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,885.36/2,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.32

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