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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.65, 3,169.47 and 1,554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.65, 3,169.47 and 1,554.67 is: 2,333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.65 : 3,169.47 = 1,554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.65/3,169.47 = 1,554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.65x = 3,169.47 × 1,554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.65x = 4,927,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,479.92/2,111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.47

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