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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.96, 2,913.40 and 1,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.96, 2,913.40 and 1,315.16 is: 1,814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.96 : 2,913.40 = 1,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.96/2,913.40 = 1,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.96x = 2,913.40 × 1,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.96x = 3,831,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,574.22/2,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.23

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