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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.71, 4,118.26 and 2,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.71, 4,118.26 and 2,011.20 is: 3,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.71 : 4,118.26 = 2,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.71/4,118.26 = 2,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.71x = 4,118.26 × 2,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.71x = 8,282,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,644.51/2,743.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.78

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