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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.45, 2,913.93 and 1,272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.45, 2,913.93 and 1,272.15 is: 1,755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.45 : 2,913.93 = 1,272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.45/2,913.93 = 1,272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.45x = 2,913.93 × 1,272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.45x = 3,706,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,956.05/2,111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.65

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