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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.29, 2,911.91 and 1,969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.29, 2,911.91 and 1,969.81 is: 2,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.29 : 2,911.91 = 1,969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.29/2,911.91 = 1,969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.29x = 2,911.91 × 1,969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.29x = 5,735,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,909.44/2,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.78

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