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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.20, 2,913 and 1,226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.20, 2,913 and 1,226.55 is: 1,692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.20 : 2,913 = 1,226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.20/2,913 = 1,226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.20x = 2,913 × 1,226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.20x = 3,572,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,940.15/2,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.37

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