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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.49, 4,369.95 and 1,872.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.49, 4,369.95 and 1,872.18 is: 2,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.49 : 4,369.95 = 1,872.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.49/4,369.95 = 1,872.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.49x = 4,369.95 × 1,872.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.49x = 8,181,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,332.99/2,912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.05

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