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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.80, 2,914.24 and 1,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.80, 2,914.24 and 1,227.56 is: 1,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.80 : 2,914.24 = 1,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.80/2,914.24 = 1,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.80x = 2,914.24 × 1,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.80x = 3,577,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,404.45/2,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.01

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