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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.14, 4,086.32 and 1,913.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.14, 4,086.32 and 1,913.22 is: 2,640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.14 : 4,086.32 = 1,913.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.14/4,086.32 = 1,913.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.14x = 4,086.32 × 1,913.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.14x = 7,818,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818,019.58/2,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.21

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