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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.19, 2,913.80 and 1,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.19, 2,913.80 and 1,227.50 is: 1,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.19 : 2,913.80 = 1,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.19/2,913.80 = 1,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.19x = 2,913.80 × 1,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.19x = 3,576,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,683.36/2,111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.16

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