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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.86, 4,371.55 and 1,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.86, 4,371.55 and 1,354.62 is: 2,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.86 : 4,371.55 = 1,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.86/4,371.55 = 1,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.86x = 4,371.55 × 1,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.86x = 5,921,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,785.67/2,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.98

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