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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.80, 2,915.22 and 1,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.80, 2,915.22 and 1,552.36 is: 2,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.80 : 2,915.22 = 1,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.80/2,915.22 = 1,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.80x = 2,915.22 × 1,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.80x = 4,525,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,470.92/2,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.94

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