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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.52, 3,922.56 and 1,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.52, 3,922.56 and 1,912.32 is: 2,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.52 : 3,922.56 = 1,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.52/3,922.56 = 1,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.52x = 3,922.56 × 1,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.52x = 7,501,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,189.94/2,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.99

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