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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.43, 2,911.68 and 1,365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.43, 2,911.68 and 1,365.78 is: 1,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.43 : 2,911.68 = 1,365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.43/2,911.68 = 1,365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.43x = 2,911.68 × 1,365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.43x = 3,976,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,714.31/2,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.42

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