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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.38, 4,403.27 and 2,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.38, 4,403.27 and 2,111.20 is: 3,165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.38 : 4,403.27 = 2,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.38/4,403.27 = 2,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.38x = 4,403.27 × 2,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.38x = 9,296,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,196.72/2,936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.87

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