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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.29, 4,523.87 and 2,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.29, 4,523.87 and 2,135.96 is: 3,208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.29 : 4,523.87 = 2,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.29/4,523.87 = 2,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.29x = 4,523.87 × 2,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.29x = 9,662,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662,805.37/3,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.86

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