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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.21, 3,964.77 and 911.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.21, 3,964.77 and 911.79 is: 1,367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.21 : 3,964.77 = 911.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.21/3,964.77 = 911.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.21x = 3,964.77 × 911.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.21x = 3,615,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,037.64/2,643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.67

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