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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.78, 2,915.27 and 1,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.78, 2,915.27 and 1,404.80 is: 1,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.78 : 2,915.27 = 1,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.78/2,915.27 = 1,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.78x = 2,915.27 × 1,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.78x = 4,095,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,371.30/2,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.30

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