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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.40, 2,913.78 and 1,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.40, 2,913.78 and 1,227.24 is: 1,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.40 : 2,913.78 = 1,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.40/2,913.78 = 1,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.40x = 2,913.78 × 1,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.40x = 3,575,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,907.37/2,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.62

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