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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.24, 4,017.49 and 2,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.24, 4,017.49 and 2,027.53 is: 2,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.24 : 4,017.49 = 2,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.24/4,017.49 = 2,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.24x = 4,017.49 × 2,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.24x = 8,145,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,581.50/2,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.98

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