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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.60, 3,513.70 and 1,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.60, 3,513.70 and 1,912.60 is: 2,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.60 : 3,513.70 = 1,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.60/3,513.70 = 1,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.60x = 3,513.70 × 1,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.60x = 6,720,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,302.62/2,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.29

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