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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.44, 4,363.80 and 2,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.44, 4,363.80 and 2,042.50 is: 3,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.44 : 4,363.80 = 2,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.44/4,363.80 = 2,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.44x = 4,363.80 × 2,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.44x = 8,913,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,061.50/2,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.34

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