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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.19, 4,370.40 and 2,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.19, 4,370.40 and 2,183.73 is: 3,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.19 : 4,370.40 = 2,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.19/4,370.40 = 2,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.19x = 4,370.40 × 2,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.19x = 9,543,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543,773.59/2,912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.18

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