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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.76, 2,924.50 and 2,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.76, 2,924.50 and 2,111.60 is: 2,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.76 : 2,924.50 = 2,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.76/2,924.50 = 2,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.76x = 2,924.50 × 2,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.76x = 6,175,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,374.20/2,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.84

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