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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.94, 2,914.65 and 1,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.94, 2,914.65 and 1,326.78 is: 1,831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.94 : 2,914.65 = 1,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.94/2,914.65 = 1,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.94x = 2,914.65 × 1,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.94x = 3,867,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,099.33/2,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.06

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