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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.83, 4,158.18 and 2,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.83, 4,158.18 and 2,384.89 is: 3,292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.83 : 4,158.18 = 2,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.83/4,158.18 = 2,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.83x = 4,158.18 × 2,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.83x = 9,916,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,791.50/3,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.62

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