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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.38, 3,160.18 and 1,909.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.38, 3,160.18 and 1,909.29 is: 2,857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.38 : 3,160.18 = 1,909.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.38/3,160.18 = 1,909.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.38x = 3,160.18 × 1,909.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.38x = 6,033,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,700.07/2,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.70

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