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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.94, 4,105.96 and 1,912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.94, 4,105.96 and 1,912.18 is: 2,640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.94 : 4,105.96 = 1,912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.94/4,105.96 = 1,912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.94x = 4,105.96 × 1,912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.94x = 7,851,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851,334.59/2,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.04

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