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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.66, 2,914.76 and 1,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.66, 2,914.76 and 1,367.56 is: 1,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.66 : 2,914.76 = 1,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.66/2,914.76 = 1,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.66x = 2,914.76 × 1,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.66x = 3,986,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,109.19/2,112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.77

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