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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.46, 4,316.11 and 2,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.46, 4,316.11 and 2,012.34 is: 3,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.46 : 4,316.11 = 2,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.46/4,316.11 = 2,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.46x = 4,316.11 × 2,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.46x = 8,685,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685,480.80/2,877.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.45

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