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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.16, 4,250.93 and 2,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.16, 4,250.93 and 2,011.32 is: 3,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.16 : 4,250.93 = 2,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.16/4,250.93 = 2,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.16x = 4,250.93 × 2,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.16x = 8,549,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,970.47/2,837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.57

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