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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.81, 2,914.07 and 1,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.81, 2,914.07 and 1,227.48 is: 1,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.81 : 2,914.07 = 1,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.81/2,914.07 = 1,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.81x = 2,914.07 × 1,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.81x = 3,576,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,956.51/2,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.79

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