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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.53, 4,021.17 and 2,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.53, 4,021.17 and 2,256.30 is: 3,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.53 : 4,021.17 = 2,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.53/4,021.17 = 2,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.53x = 4,021.17 × 2,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.53x = 9,072,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,965.87/2,911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.22

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