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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.31, 4,367.82 and 1,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.31, 4,367.82 and 1,062.35 is: 1,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.31 : 4,367.82 = 1,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.31/4,367.82 = 1,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.31x = 4,367.82 × 1,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.31x = 4,640,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,153.58/2,911.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.84

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