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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.64, 2,914.68 and 1,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.64, 2,914.68 and 1,227.84 is: 1,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.64 : 2,914.68 = 1,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.64/2,914.68 = 1,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.64x = 2,914.68 × 1,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.64x = 3,578,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,760.69/2,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.78

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