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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.79, 4,318.31 and 2,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.79, 4,318.31 and 2,011.13 is: 2,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.79 : 4,318.31 = 2,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.79/4,318.31 = 2,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.79x = 4,318.31 × 2,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.79x = 8,684,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684,682.42/3,128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.73

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