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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.21, 4,015.43 and 1,916.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.21, 4,015.43 and 1,916.17 is: 2,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.21 : 4,015.43 = 1,916.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.21/4,015.43 = 1,916.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.21x = 4,015.43 × 1,916.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.21x = 7,694,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,246.50/2,911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.97

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