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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.34, 4,069.68 and 2,111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.34, 4,069.68 and 2,111.73 is: 2,911.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.34 : 4,069.68 = 2,111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.34/4,069.68 = 2,111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.34x = 4,069.68 × 2,111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.34x = 8,594,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,065.35/2,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.92

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