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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.28, 4,365.78 and 1,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.28, 4,365.78 and 1,451.88 is: 2,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.28 : 4,365.78 = 1,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.28/4,365.78 = 1,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.28x = 4,365.78 × 1,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.28x = 6,338,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,588.67/2,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.50

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