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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.34, 3,934.22 and 2,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.34, 3,934.22 and 2,011.30 is: 2,776.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.34 : 3,934.22 = 2,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.34/3,934.22 = 2,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.34x = 3,934.22 × 2,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.34x = 7,912,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,896.69/2,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.12

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