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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.10, 3,964.52 and 911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.10, 3,964.52 and 911.68 is: 1,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.10 : 3,964.52 = 911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.10/3,964.52 = 911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.10x = 3,964.52 × 911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.10x = 3,614,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,373.59/2,643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.48

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