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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.19, 4,151.88 and 2,311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.19, 4,151.88 and 2,311.92 is: 3,463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.19 : 4,151.88 = 2,311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.19/4,151.88 = 2,311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.19x = 4,151.88 × 2,311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.19x = 9,598,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,814.41/2,771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.79

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