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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.93, 3,711.02 and 912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.93, 3,711.02 and 912.96 is: 1,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.93 : 3,711.02 = 912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.93/3,711.02 = 912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.93x = 3,711.02 × 912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.93x = 3,388,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,008.25/2,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.04

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