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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.96, 4,176.20 and 2,311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.96, 4,176.20 and 2,311.89 is: 3,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.96 : 4,176.20 = 2,311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.96/4,176.20 = 2,311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.96x = 4,176.20 × 2,311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.96x = 9,654,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654,903.46/3,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.48

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