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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.32, 4,070.12 and 2,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.32, 4,070.12 and 2,111.56 is: 2,911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.32 : 4,070.12 = 2,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.32/4,070.12 = 2,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.32x = 4,070.12 × 2,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.32x = 8,594,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,293.73/2,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.03

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