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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.94, 2,917.08 and 1,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.94, 2,917.08 and 1,551.56 is: 2,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.94 : 2,917.08 = 1,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.94/2,917.08 = 1,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.94x = 2,917.08 × 1,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.94x = 4,526,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,010.06/2,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.06

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