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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.13, 4,368.24 and 2,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.13, 4,368.24 and 2,095.65 is: 3,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.13 : 4,368.24 = 2,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.13/4,368.24 = 2,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.13x = 4,368.24 × 2,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.13x = 9,154,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,302.16/2,912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.51

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