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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.62, 3,965.80 and 912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.62, 3,965.80 and 912.02 is: 1,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.62 : 3,965.80 = 912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.62/3,965.80 = 912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.62x = 3,965.80 × 912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.62x = 3,616,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,888.92/2,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.16

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