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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.42, 2,913.36 and 1,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.42, 2,913.36 and 1,366.31 is: 1,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.42 : 2,913.36 = 1,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.42/2,913.36 = 1,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.42x = 2,913.36 × 1,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.42x = 3,980,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,552.90/2,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.25

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