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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.64, 2,914.20 and 1,227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.64, 2,914.20 and 1,227.12 is: 1,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.64 : 2,914.20 = 1,227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.64/2,914.20 = 1,227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.64x = 2,914.20 × 1,227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.64x = 3,576,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,073.10/2,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.51

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