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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.18, 3,879.81 and 2,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.18, 3,879.81 and 2,111.34 is: 2,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.18 : 3,879.81 = 2,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.18/3,879.81 = 2,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.18x = 3,879.81 × 2,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.18x = 8,191,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,598.05/2,811.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.94

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