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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.11, 3,706.55 and 911.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.11, 3,706.55 and 911.00 is: 1,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.11 : 3,706.55 = 911.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.11/3,706.55 = 911.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.11x = 3,706.55 × 911.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.11x = 3,376,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,653.05/2,471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.45

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