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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912, 4,020.39 and 2,247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912, 4,020.39 and 2,247.62 is: 3,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912 : 4,020.39 = 2,247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912/4,020.39 = 2,247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912x = 4,020.39 × 2,247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912x = 9,036,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,308.97/2,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.13

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