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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.91, 4,672.89 and 2,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.91, 4,672.89 and 2,863.62 is: 4,297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.91 : 4,672.89 = 2,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.91/4,672.89 = 2,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.91x = 4,672.89 × 2,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.91x = 13,381,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,381,381.26/3,113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.29

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