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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.28, 2,913 and 1,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.28, 2,913 and 1,365.68 is: 1,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.28 : 2,913 = 1,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.28/2,913 = 1,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.28x = 2,913 × 1,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.28x = 3,978,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,211.28/2,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.27

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