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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.41, 4,366.12 and 1,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.41, 4,366.12 and 1,062.11 is: 1,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.41 : 4,366.12 = 1,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.41/4,366.12 = 1,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.41x = 4,366.12 × 1,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.41x = 4,637,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,309.96/2,911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.81

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