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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.84, 4,359.92 and 2,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.84, 4,359.92 and 2,362.72 is: 3,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.84 : 4,359.92 = 2,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.84/4,359.92 = 2,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.84x = 4,359.92 × 2,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.84x = 10,301,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301,270.18/2,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.72

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