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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.16, 4,385.28 and 2,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.16, 4,385.28 and 2,511.14 is: 3,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.16 : 4,385.28 = 2,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.16/4,385.28 = 2,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.16x = 4,385.28 × 2,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.16x = 11,012,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012,052.02/2,923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.17

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