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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.93, 4,402.76 and 2,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.93, 4,402.76 and 2,411.91 is: 3,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.93 : 4,402.76 = 2,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.93/4,402.76 = 2,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.93x = 4,402.76 × 2,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.93x = 10,619,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619,048.81/2,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.86

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