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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.44, 4,369.28 and 2,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.44, 4,369.28 and 2,182.98 is: 3,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.44 : 4,369.28 = 2,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.44/4,369.28 = 2,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.44x = 4,369.28 × 2,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.44x = 9,538,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,039.94/2,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.06

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