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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.36, 4,367.57 and 2,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.36, 4,367.57 and 2,647.26 is: 3,971.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.36 : 4,367.57 = 2,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.36/4,367.57 = 2,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.36x = 4,367.57 × 2,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.36x = 11,562,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,562,101.15/2,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.38

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