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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.27, 3,162.66 and 1,939.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.27, 3,162.66 and 1,939.03 is: 2,904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.27 : 3,162.66 = 1,939.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.27/3,162.66 = 1,939.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.27x = 3,162.66 × 1,939.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.27x = 6,132,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,492.62/2,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.65

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