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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.16, 2,913.87 and 1,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.16, 2,913.87 and 1,404.24 is: 1,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.16 : 2,913.87 = 1,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.16/2,913.87 = 1,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.16x = 2,913.87 × 1,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.16x = 4,091,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,767.15/2,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.16

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