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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.87, 4,018.47 and 2,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.87, 4,018.47 and 2,062.65 is: 2,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.87 : 4,018.47 = 2,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.87/4,018.47 = 2,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.87x = 4,018.47 × 2,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.87x = 8,288,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,288,697.15/2,911.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.52

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