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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.32, 4,846.38 and 2,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.32, 4,846.38 and 2,394.93 is: 3,305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.32 : 4,846.38 = 2,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.32/4,846.38 = 2,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.32x = 4,846.38 × 2,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.32x = 11,606,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606,740.85/3,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.52

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