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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.32, 2,913.60 and 1,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.32, 2,913.60 and 1,325.80 is: 1,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.32 : 2,913.60 = 1,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.32/2,913.60 = 1,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.32x = 2,913.60 × 1,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.32x = 3,862,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,850.88/2,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.59

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