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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.24, 3,307.38 and 1,911.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.24, 3,307.38 and 1,911.12 is: 2,878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.24 : 3,307.38 = 1,911.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.24/3,307.38 = 1,911.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.24x = 3,307.38 × 1,911.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.24x = 6,320,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,800.07/2,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.01

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