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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.61, 3,784.62 and 2,111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.61, 3,784.62 and 2,111.91 is: 2,915.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.61 : 3,784.62 = 2,111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.61/3,784.62 = 2,111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.61x = 3,784.62 × 2,111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.61x = 7,992,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,776.82/2,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.36

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