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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.49, 2,913.40 and 1,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.49, 2,913.40 and 1,215.34 is: 1,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.49 : 2,913.40 = 1,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.49/2,913.40 = 1,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.49x = 2,913.40 × 1,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.49x = 3,540,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,771.56/2,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.91

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