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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.18, 3,881.19 and 2,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.18, 3,881.19 and 2,112.34 is: 2,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.18 : 3,881.19 = 2,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.18/3,881.19 = 2,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.18x = 3,881.19 × 2,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.18x = 8,198,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,392.88/2,812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.32

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