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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.41, 2,914.79 and 1,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.41, 2,914.79 and 1,325.89 is: 1,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.41 : 2,914.79 = 1,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.41/2,914.79 = 1,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.41x = 2,914.79 × 1,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.41x = 3,864,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,684.28/2,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.38

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