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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.42, 2,914.33 and 1,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.42, 2,914.33 and 1,215.26 is: 1,677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.42 : 2,914.33 = 1,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.42/2,914.33 = 1,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.42x = 2,914.33 × 1,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.42x = 3,541,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,672.92/2,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.39

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