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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.81, 4,847.34 and 2,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.81, 4,847.34 and 2,096.48 is: 2,893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.81 : 4,847.34 = 2,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.81/4,847.34 = 2,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.81x = 4,847.34 × 2,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.81x = 10,162,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,371.34/3,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.77

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