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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.92, 4,041.18 and 2,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.92, 4,041.18 and 2,812.92 is: 3,891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.92 : 4,041.18 = 2,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.92/4,041.18 = 2,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.92x = 4,041.18 × 2,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.92x = 11,367,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,367,516.05/2,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.76

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