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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.97, 3,225.36 and 1,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.97, 3,225.36 and 1,111.40 is: 1,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.97 : 3,225.36 = 1,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.97/3,225.36 = 1,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.97x = 3,225.36 × 1,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.97x = 3,584,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,680.26/2,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.77

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