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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.23, 2,913.58 and 1,401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.23, 2,913.58 and 1,401.85 is: 1,934.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.23 : 2,913.58 = 1,401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.23/2,913.58 = 1,401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.23x = 2,913.58 × 1,401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.23x = 4,084,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,418.88/2,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.61

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