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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.31, 2,898.03 and 1,869.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.31, 2,898.03 and 1,869.99 is: 2,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.31 : 2,898.03 = 1,869.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.31/2,898.03 = 1,869.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.31x = 2,898.03 × 1,869.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.31x = 5,419,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,287.12/2,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.79

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