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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.28, 4,756.43 and 2,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.28, 4,756.43 and 2,011.41 is: 2,775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.28 : 4,756.43 = 2,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.28/4,756.43 = 2,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.28x = 4,756.43 × 2,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.28x = 9,567,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,130.87/3,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.27

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