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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.34, 4,071.06 and 2,112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.34, 4,071.06 and 2,112.73 is: 2,913.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.34 : 4,071.06 = 2,112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.34/4,071.06 = 2,112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.34x = 4,071.06 × 2,112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.34x = 8,601,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,050.59/2,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.30

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