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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.24, 2,913.64 and 1,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.24, 2,913.64 and 1,448.40 is: 1,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.24 : 2,913.64 = 1,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.24/2,913.64 = 1,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.24x = 2,913.64 × 1,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.24x = 4,220,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,116.18/2,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.88

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