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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.77, 4,876.35 and 2,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.77, 4,876.35 and 2,011.41 is: 3,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.77 : 4,876.35 = 2,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.77/4,876.35 = 2,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.77x = 4,876.35 × 2,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.77x = 9,808,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,808,339.15/3,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.02

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