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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.56, 2,898.34 and 2,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.56, 2,898.34 and 2,021.34 is: 2,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.56 : 2,898.34 = 2,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.56/2,898.34 = 2,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.56x = 2,898.34 × 2,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.56x = 5,858,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,530.58/2,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.50

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