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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.63, 2,913.77 and 1,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.63, 2,913.77 and 1,227.11 is: 1,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.63 : 2,913.77 = 1,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.63/2,913.77 = 1,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.63x = 2,913.77 × 1,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.63x = 3,575,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,504.80/2,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.25

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