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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.38, 4,845.48 and 2,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.38, 4,845.48 and 2,018.94 is: 2,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.38 : 4,845.48 = 2,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.38/4,845.48 = 2,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.38x = 4,845.48 × 2,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.38x = 9,782,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,733.39/3,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.01

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