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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.84, 3,965.76 and 911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.84, 3,965.76 and 911.52 is: 1,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.84 : 3,965.76 = 911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.84/3,965.76 = 911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.84x = 3,965.76 × 911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.84x = 3,614,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,869.56/2,643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.28

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