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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.60, 2,907.96 and 1,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.60, 2,907.96 and 1,521.20 is: 2,094.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.60 : 2,907.96 = 1,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.60/2,907.96 = 1,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.60x = 2,907.96 × 1,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.60x = 4,423,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,588.75/2,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.90

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