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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.31, 4,845.08 and 2,019.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.31, 4,845.08 and 2,019.29 is: 2,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.31 : 4,845.08 = 2,019.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.31/4,845.08 = 2,019.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.31x = 4,845.08 × 2,019.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.31x = 9,783,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,783,602.42/3,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.32

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