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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.21, 4,012.67 and 1,914.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.21, 4,012.67 and 1,914.17 is: 2,640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.21 : 4,012.67 = 1,914.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.21/4,012.67 = 1,914.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.21x = 4,012.67 × 1,914.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.21x = 7,680,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680,932.53/2,909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.21

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