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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.61, 4,369.05 and 1,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.61, 4,369.05 and 1,927.38 is: 2,891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.61 : 4,369.05 = 1,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.61/4,369.05 = 1,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.61x = 4,369.05 × 1,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.61x = 8,420,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420,819.59/2,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.16

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