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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.49, 2,948.34 and 2,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.49, 2,948.34 and 2,111.61 is: 2,895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.49 : 2,948.34 = 2,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.49/2,948.34 = 2,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.49x = 2,948.34 × 2,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.49x = 6,225,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,729.49/2,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.04

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