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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.18, 4,361.37 and 1,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.18, 4,361.37 and 1,427.13 is: 2,138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.18 : 4,361.37 = 1,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.18/4,361.37 = 1,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.18x = 4,361.37 × 1,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.18x = 6,224,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,241.97/2,910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.78

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