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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.58, 2,912.33 and 1,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.58, 2,912.33 and 1,365.62 is: 1,883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.58 : 2,912.33 = 1,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.58/2,912.33 = 1,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.58x = 2,912.33 × 1,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.58x = 3,977,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,114.70/2,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.48

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