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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.70, 4,108.37 and 1,913.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.70, 4,108.37 and 1,913.91 is: 2,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.70 : 4,108.37 = 1,913.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.70/4,108.37 = 1,913.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.70x = 4,108.37 × 1,913.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.70x = 7,863,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,040.86/2,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.42

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