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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.90, 3,051.87 and 1,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.90, 3,051.87 and 1,425 is: 1,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.90 : 3,051.87 = 1,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.90/3,051.87 = 1,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.90x = 3,051.87 × 1,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.90x = 4,348,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,914.75/2,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.14

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