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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.32, 4,966.98 and 2,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.32, 4,966.98 and 2,011 is: 3,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.32 : 4,966.98 = 2,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.32/4,966.98 = 2,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.32x = 4,966.98 × 2,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.32x = 9,988,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,988,596.78/3,311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.50

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