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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.88, 4,020.12 and 1,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.88, 4,020.12 and 1,671.12 is: 2,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.88 : 4,020.12 = 1,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.88/4,020.12 = 1,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.88x = 4,020.12 × 1,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.88x = 6,718,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,102.93/2,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.34

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