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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.76, 4,401.01 and 2,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.76, 4,401.01 and 2,111.14 is: 3,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.76 : 4,401.01 = 2,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.76/4,401.01 = 2,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.76x = 4,401.01 × 2,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.76x = 9,291,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,291,148.25/2,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.74

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