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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.44, 3,959.40 and 2,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.44, 3,959.40 and 2,311.66 is: 3,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.44 : 3,959.40 = 2,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.44/3,959.40 = 2,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.44x = 3,959.40 × 2,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.44x = 9,152,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,786.60/2,873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.31

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