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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.90, 2,945.34 and 1,912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.90, 2,945.34 and 1,912.46 is: 2,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.90 : 2,945.34 = 1,912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.90/2,945.34 = 1,912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.90x = 2,945.34 × 1,912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.90x = 5,632,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,830.21/2,133.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.69

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