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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.54, 4,013.73 and 1,912.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.54, 4,013.73 and 1,912.86 is: 2,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.54 : 4,013.73 = 1,912.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.54/4,013.73 = 1,912.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.54x = 4,013.73 × 1,912.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.54x = 7,677,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677,703.57/2,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.62

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