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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.78, 3,244.92 and 1,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.78, 3,244.92 and 1,911.04 is: 2,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.78 : 3,244.92 = 1,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.78/3,244.92 = 1,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.78x = 3,244.92 × 1,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.78x = 6,201,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,162.36/2,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.72

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