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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.68, 3,966.15 and 912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.68, 3,966.15 and 912.32 is: 1,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.68 : 3,966.15 = 912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.68/3,966.15 = 912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.68x = 3,966.15 × 912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.68x = 3,618,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,397.97/2,643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.70

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