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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.06, 3,964.50 and 912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.06, 3,964.50 and 912.90 is: 1,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.06 : 3,964.50 = 912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.06/3,964.50 = 912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.06x = 3,964.50 × 912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.06x = 3,619,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,192.05/2,643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.32

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