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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.72, 3,465.26 and 1,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.72, 3,465.26 and 1,998.12 is: 2,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.72 : 3,465.26 = 1,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.72/3,465.26 = 1,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.72x = 3,465.26 × 1,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.72x = 6,924,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,005.31/2,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.17

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