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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.36, 3,226.77 and 1,111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.36, 3,226.77 and 1,111.05 is: 1,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.36 : 3,226.77 = 1,111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.36/3,226.77 = 1,111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.36x = 3,226.77 × 1,111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.36x = 3,585,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,102.81/2,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.44

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