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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.37, 4,405.17 and 2,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.37, 4,405.17 and 2,011.64 is: 3,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.37 : 4,405.17 = 2,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.37/4,405.17 = 2,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.37x = 4,405.17 × 2,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.37x = 8,861,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,861,616.18/2,938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.83

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