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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.32, 2,909.28 and 1,613.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.32, 2,909.28 and 1,613.98 is: 2,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.32 : 2,909.28 = 1,613.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.32/2,909.28 = 1,613.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.32x = 2,909.28 × 1,613.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.32x = 4,695,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,519.73/2,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.97

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