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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.08, 2,911.75 and 1,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.08, 2,911.75 and 1,758.51 is: 2,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.08 : 2,911.75 = 1,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.08/2,911.75 = 1,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.08x = 2,911.75 × 1,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.08x = 5,120,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,337.10/2,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.32

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