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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.63, 3,964.55 and 911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.63, 3,964.55 and 911.25 is: 1,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.63 : 3,964.55 = 911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.63/3,964.55 = 911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.63x = 3,964.55 × 911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.63x = 3,612,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,691.63/2,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.08

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