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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.13, 4,016.12 and 1,917.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.13, 4,016.12 and 1,917.05 is: 2,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.13 : 4,016.12 = 1,917.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.13/4,016.12 = 1,917.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.13x = 4,016.12 × 1,917.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.13x = 7,699,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,073.18/2,912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.79

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