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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.12, 3,945.19 and 1,964.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.12, 3,945.19 and 1,964.81 is: 2,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.12 : 3,945.19 = 1,964.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.12/3,945.19 = 1,964.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.12x = 3,945.19 × 1,964.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.12x = 7,751,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751,548.76/2,858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.11

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