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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.74, 4,022.55 and 2,111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.74, 4,022.55 and 2,111.03 is: 2,914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.74 : 4,022.55 = 2,111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.74/4,022.55 = 2,111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.74x = 4,022.55 × 2,111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.74x = 8,491,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,703.61/2,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.37

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