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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.52, 2,913.52 and 1,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.52, 2,913.52 and 1,450 is: 2,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.52 : 2,913.52 = 1,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.52/2,913.52 = 1,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.52x = 2,913.52 × 1,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.52x = 4,224,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,604/2,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.74

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