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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.96, 4,019.96 and 1,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.96, 4,019.96 and 1,969.45 is: 2,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.96 : 4,019.96 = 1,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.96/4,019.96 = 1,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.96x = 4,019.96 × 1,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.96x = 7,917,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,917,105.10/2,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.96

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