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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.76, 3,966.06 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.76, 3,966.06 and 912.52 is: 1,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.76 : 3,966.06 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.76/3,966.06 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.76x = 3,966.06 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.76x = 3,619,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,109.07/2,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.92

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