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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.50, 2,911.14 and 1,447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.50, 2,911.14 and 1,447.17 is: 1,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.50 : 2,911.14 = 1,447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.50/2,911.14 = 1,447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.50x = 2,911.14 × 1,447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.50x = 4,212,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,914.47/2,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.22

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