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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.43, 2,913.31 and 1,215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.43, 2,913.31 and 1,215.11 is: 1,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.43 : 2,913.31 = 1,215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.43/2,913.31 = 1,215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.43x = 2,913.31 × 1,215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.43x = 3,539,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,996.36/2,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.59

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