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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.33, 4,301.24 and 2,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.33, 4,301.24 and 2,711.81 is: 4,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.33 : 4,301.24 = 2,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.33/4,301.24 = 2,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.33x = 4,301.24 × 2,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.33x = 11,664,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664,142.84/2,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.94

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