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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.54, 3,151.28 and 2,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.54, 3,151.28 and 2,062.40 is: 3,077.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.54 : 3,151.28 = 2,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.54/3,151.28 = 2,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.54x = 3,151.28 × 2,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.54x = 6,499,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,199.87/2,111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.94

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