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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.40, 4,182.80 and 1,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.40, 4,182.80 and 1,912.40 is: 2,637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.40 : 4,182.80 = 1,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.40/4,182.80 = 1,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.40x = 4,182.80 × 1,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.40x = 7,999,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,186.72/3,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.91

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