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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.25, 3,166.98 and 1,495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.25, 3,166.98 and 1,495.65 is: 2,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.25 : 3,166.98 = 1,495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.25/3,166.98 = 1,495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.25x = 3,166.98 × 1,495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.25x = 4,736,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,693.64/2,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.55

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