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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.88, 3,011.04 and 912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.88, 3,011.04 and 912 is: 1,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.88 : 3,011.04 = 912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.88/3,011.04 = 912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.88x = 3,011.04 × 912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.88x = 2,746,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,068.48/2,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.33

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