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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.69, 3,012.96 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.69, 3,012.96 and 912.20 is: 1,368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.69 : 3,012.96 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.69/3,012.96 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.69x = 3,012.96 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.69x = 2,748,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,410.47/2,007.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.94

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