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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.89, 4,091.49 and 1,916.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.89, 4,091.49 and 1,916.97 is: 2,645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.89 : 4,091.49 = 1,916.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.89/4,091.49 = 1,916.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.89x = 4,091.49 × 1,916.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.89x = 7,843,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,263.59/2,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.39

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