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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.34, 3,050.86 and 1,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.34, 3,050.86 and 1,371.18 is: 1,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.34 : 3,050.86 = 1,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.34/3,050.86 = 1,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.34x = 3,050.86 × 1,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.34x = 4,183,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,278.21/2,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.74

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