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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.50, 3,965.52 and 912.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.50, 3,965.52 and 912.13 is: 1,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.50 : 3,965.52 = 912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.50/3,965.52 = 912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.50x = 3,965.52 × 912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.50x = 3,617,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,069.76/2,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.29

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