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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.17, 2,947.91 and 2,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.17, 2,947.91 and 2,111.29 is: 2,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.17 : 2,947.91 = 2,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.17/2,947.91 = 2,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.17x = 2,947.91 × 2,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.17x = 6,223,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,892.90/2,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.61

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