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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.29, 3,919.84 and 1,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.29, 3,919.84 and 1,111.53 is: 1,666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.29 : 3,919.84 = 1,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.29/3,919.84 = 1,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.29x = 3,919.84 × 1,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.29x = 4,357,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,019.76/2,614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.62

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