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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.50, 4,318.86 and 2,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.50, 4,318.86 and 2,011.26 is: 2,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.50 : 4,318.86 = 2,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.50/4,318.86 = 2,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.50x = 4,318.86 × 2,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.50x = 8,686,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,350.36/3,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.75

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