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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.45, 4,533.84 and 2,356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.45, 4,533.84 and 2,356.83 is: 3,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.45 : 4,533.84 = 2,356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.45/4,533.84 = 2,356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.45x = 4,533.84 × 2,356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.45x = 10,685,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,685,490.13/3,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.29

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