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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.63, 4,018.82 and 1,968.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.63, 4,018.82 and 1,968.57 is: 2,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.63 : 4,018.82 = 1,968.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.63/4,018.82 = 1,968.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.63x = 4,018.82 × 1,968.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.63x = 7,911,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,318.64/2,912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.22

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