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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.08, 2,914.24 and 1,553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.08, 2,914.24 and 1,553.03 is: 2,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.08 : 2,914.24 = 1,553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.08/2,914.24 = 1,553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.08x = 2,914.24 × 1,553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.08x = 4,525,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,902.15/2,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.86

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