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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.71, 3,887.45 and 2,112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.71, 3,887.45 and 2,112.21 is: 2,913.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.71 : 3,887.45 = 2,112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.71/3,887.45 = 2,112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.71x = 3,887.45 × 2,112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.71x = 8,211,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,100.20/2,818.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.07

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