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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.44, 4,424.38 and 2,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.44, 4,424.38 and 2,011.08 is: 3,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.44 : 4,424.38 = 2,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.44/4,424.38 = 2,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.44x = 4,424.38 × 2,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.44x = 8,897,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,782.13/2,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.82

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