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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.46, 2,913.81 and 1,154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.46, 2,913.81 and 1,154.37 is: 1,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.46 : 2,913.81 = 1,154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.46/2,913.81 = 1,154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.46x = 2,913.81 × 1,154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.46x = 3,363,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,619.75/2,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.03

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