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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.62, 3,155.73 and 1,912.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.62, 3,155.73 and 1,912.94 is: 2,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.62 : 3,155.73 = 1,912.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.62/3,155.73 = 1,912.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.62x = 3,155.73 × 1,912.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.62x = 6,036,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,722.15/2,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.02

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