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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.22, 4,019.50 and 2,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.22, 4,019.50 and 2,725.33 is: 3,762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.22 : 4,019.50 = 2,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.22/4,019.50 = 2,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.22x = 4,019.50 × 2,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.22x = 10,954,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,954,463.94/2,911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.84

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