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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.38, 4,019.20 and 1,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.38, 4,019.20 and 1,670.62 is: 2,305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.38 : 4,019.20 = 1,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.38/4,019.20 = 1,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.38x = 4,019.20 × 1,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.38x = 6,714,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,555.90/2,912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.52

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