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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.78, 4,019.52 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.78, 4,019.52 and 2,027.26 is: 2,798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.78 : 4,019.52 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.78/4,019.52 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.78x = 4,019.52 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.78x = 8,148,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148,612.12/2,911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.50

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