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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.61, 2,926.48 and 912.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.61, 2,926.48 and 912.17 is: 1,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.61 : 2,926.48 = 912.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.61/2,926.48 = 912.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.61x = 2,926.48 × 912.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.61x = 2,669,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,442.70/1,953.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.42

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