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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.52, 2,913.41 and 1,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.52, 2,913.41 and 1,226.79 is: 1,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.52 : 2,913.41 = 1,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.52/2,913.41 = 1,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.52x = 2,913.41 × 1,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.52x = 3,574,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,136.12/2,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.68

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