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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.26, 2,910.80 and 1,446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.26, 2,910.80 and 1,446.92 is: 1,994.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.26 : 2,910.80 = 1,446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.26/2,910.80 = 1,446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.26x = 2,910.80 × 1,446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.26x = 4,211,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,687.50/2,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.87

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