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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.06, 4,020.34 and 1,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.06, 4,020.34 and 1,851.16 is: 2,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.06 : 4,020.34 = 1,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.06/4,020.34 = 1,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.06x = 4,020.34 × 1,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.06x = 7,442,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,292.59/2,913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.80

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