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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.96, 4,265.46 and 1,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.96, 4,265.46 and 1,912.60 is: 2,638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.96 : 4,265.46 = 1,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.96/4,265.46 = 1,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.96x = 4,265.46 × 1,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.96x = 8,158,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,118.80/3,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.49

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