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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.82, 2,909.97 and 1,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.82, 2,909.97 and 1,614.48 is: 2,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.82 : 2,909.97 = 1,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.82/2,909.97 = 1,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.82x = 2,909.97 × 1,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.82x = 4,698,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,088.37/2,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.66

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