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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.38, 4,405.86 and 2,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.38, 4,405.86 and 2,012.58 is: 3,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.38 : 4,405.86 = 2,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.38/4,405.86 = 2,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.38x = 4,405.86 × 2,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.38x = 8,867,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,145.72/2,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.62

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