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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.36, 3,153.87 and 1,564.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.36, 3,153.87 and 1,564.61 is: 2,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.36 : 3,153.87 = 1,564.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.36/3,153.87 = 1,564.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.36x = 3,153.87 × 1,564.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.36x = 4,934,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,576.54/2,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.16

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