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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.70, 4,365.97 and 2,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.70, 4,365.97 and 2,090.52 is: 3,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.70 : 4,365.97 = 2,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.70/4,365.97 = 2,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.70x = 4,365.97 × 2,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.70x = 9,127,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,137.15/2,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.57

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