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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.88, 2,914.92 and 1,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.88, 2,914.92 and 1,366.68 is: 1,886.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.88 : 2,914.92 = 1,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.88/2,914.92 = 1,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.88x = 2,914.92 × 1,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.88x = 3,983,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,762.87/2,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.36

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