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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.84, 5,056.48 and 1,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.84, 5,056.48 and 1,912 is: 2,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.84 : 5,056.48 = 1,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.84/5,056.48 = 1,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.84x = 5,056.48 × 1,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.84x = 9,667,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,989.76/3,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.27

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