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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.62, 4,014.74 and 1,968.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.62, 4,014.74 and 1,968.12 is: 2,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.62 : 4,014.74 = 1,968.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.62/4,014.74 = 1,968.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.62x = 4,014.74 × 1,968.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.62x = 7,901,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,490.09/2,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.85

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