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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.18, 2,914.04 and 1,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.18, 2,914.04 and 1,227.32 is: 1,694.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.18 : 2,914.04 = 1,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.18/2,914.04 = 1,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.18x = 2,914.04 × 1,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.18x = 3,576,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,459.57/2,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.06

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