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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.32, 2,912.68 and 1,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.32, 2,912.68 and 1,271.52 is: 1,754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.32 : 2,912.68 = 1,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.32/2,912.68 = 1,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.32x = 2,912.68 × 1,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.32x = 3,703,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,544.23/2,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.14

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