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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.24, 4,366.86 and 2,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.24, 4,366.86 and 2,049.40 is: 3,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.24 : 4,366.86 = 2,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.24/4,366.86 = 2,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.24x = 4,366.86 × 2,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.24x = 8,949,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,949,442.88/2,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.10

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