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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.42, 4,002.21 and 2,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.42, 4,002.21 and 2,311.74 is: 3,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.42 : 4,002.21 = 2,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.42/4,002.21 = 2,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.42x = 4,002.21 × 2,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.42x = 9,252,068.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,252,068.95/2,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.81

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