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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.16, 3,052.88 and 1,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.16, 3,052.88 and 1,793.40 is: 2,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.16 : 3,052.88 = 1,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.16/3,052.88 = 1,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.16x = 3,052.88 × 1,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.16x = 5,475,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,034.99/2,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.09

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