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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.67, 4,369.01 and 1,940.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.67, 4,369.01 and 1,940.67 is: 2,911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.67 : 4,369.01 = 1,940.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.67/4,369.01 = 1,940.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.67x = 4,369.01 × 1,940.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.67x = 8,478,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,796.93/2,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.01

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