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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.85, 4,540.34 and 2,811.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.85, 4,540.34 and 2,811.15 is: 4,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.85 : 4,540.34 = 2,811.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.85/4,540.34 = 2,811.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.85x = 4,540.34 × 2,811.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.85x = 12,763,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763,562.74/3,011.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.78

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