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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.69, 4,371.15 and 2,184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.69, 4,371.15 and 2,184.23 is: 3,277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.69 : 4,371.15 = 2,184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.69/4,371.15 = 2,184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.69x = 4,371.15 × 2,184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.69x = 9,547,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,596.96/2,912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.93

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