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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.59, 2,914.34 and 1,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.59, 2,914.34 and 1,365.88 is: 1,885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.59 : 2,914.34 = 1,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.59/2,914.34 = 1,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.59x = 2,914.34 × 1,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.59x = 3,980,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,638.72/2,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.14

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