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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.48, 2,911.76 and 1,692.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.48, 2,911.76 and 1,692.09 is: 2,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.48 : 2,911.76 = 1,692.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.48/2,911.76 = 1,692.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.48x = 2,911.76 × 1,692.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.48x = 4,926,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,951.52/2,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.31

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