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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.98, 4,009.59 and 1,911.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.98, 4,009.59 and 1,911.42 is: 2,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.98 : 4,009.59 = 1,911.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.98/4,009.59 = 1,911.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.98x = 4,009.59 × 1,911.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.98x = 7,664,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,010.52/2,905.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.32

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