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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.78, 2,913.70 and 1,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.78, 2,913.70 and 1,366.18 is: 1,884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.78 : 2,913.70 = 1,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.78/2,913.70 = 1,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.78x = 2,913.70 × 1,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.78x = 3,980,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,638.67/2,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.97

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