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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.69, 4,968.87 and 2,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.69, 4,968.87 and 2,011.41 is: 3,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.69 : 4,968.87 = 2,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.69/4,968.87 = 2,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.69x = 4,968.87 × 2,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.69x = 9,994,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994,434.81/3,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.01

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