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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.31, 4,362.87 and 2,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.31, 4,362.87 and 2,476.76 is: 3,711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.31 : 4,362.87 = 2,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.31/4,362.87 = 2,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.31x = 4,362.87 × 2,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.31x = 10,805,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,781.90/2,911.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.66

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