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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.38, 4,626.45 and 2,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.38, 4,626.45 and 2,111.76 is: 3,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.38 : 4,626.45 = 2,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.38/4,626.45 = 2,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.38x = 4,626.45 × 2,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.38x = 9,769,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769,952.05/3,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.53

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