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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.08, 4,293.01 and 1,851.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.08, 4,293.01 and 1,851.94 is: 2,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.08 : 4,293.01 = 1,851.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.08/4,293.01 = 1,851.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.08x = 4,293.01 × 1,851.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.08x = 7,950,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,366.21/3,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.50

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