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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.44, 4,316.94 and 2,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.44, 4,316.94 and 2,011.48 is: 3,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.44 : 4,316.94 = 2,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.44/4,316.94 = 2,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.44x = 4,316.94 × 2,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.44x = 8,683,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,438.47/2,876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.81

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