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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.37, 4,195.94 and 2,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.37, 4,195.94 and 2,011.80 is: 3,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.37 : 4,195.94 = 2,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.37/4,195.94 = 2,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.37x = 4,195.94 × 2,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.37x = 8,441,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,392.09/2,786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.53

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