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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.41, 2,912.38 and 2,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.41, 2,912.38 and 2,040.13 is: 2,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.41 : 2,912.38 = 2,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.41/2,912.38 = 2,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.41x = 2,912.38 × 2,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.41x = 5,941,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,633.81/2,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.06

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