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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.79, 2,914.98 and 1,449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.79, 2,914.98 and 1,449.63 is: 2,000.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.79 : 2,914.98 = 1,449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.79/2,914.98 = 1,449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.79x = 2,914.98 × 1,449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.79x = 4,225,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,642.46/2,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.98

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