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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.67, 2,913.57 and 1,861.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.67, 2,913.57 and 1,861.38 is: 2,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.67 : 2,913.57 = 1,861.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.67/2,913.57 = 1,861.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.67x = 2,913.57 × 1,861.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.67x = 5,423,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,260.93/2,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.23

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