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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.68, 2,916.30 and 1,891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.68, 2,916.30 and 1,891.22 is: 2,610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.68 : 2,916.30 = 1,891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.68/2,916.30 = 1,891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.68x = 2,916.30 × 1,891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.68x = 5,515,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,364.89/2,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.60

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