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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.67, 4,373.13 and 2,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.67, 4,373.13 and 2,051.43 is: 3,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.67 : 4,373.13 = 2,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.67/4,373.13 = 2,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.67x = 4,373.13 × 2,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.67x = 8,971,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,170.08/2,918.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.72

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