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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.84, 3,966.84 and 912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.84, 3,966.84 and 912.60 is: 1,369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.84 : 3,966.84 = 912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.84/3,966.84 = 912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.84x = 3,966.84 × 912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.84x = 3,620,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,138.18/2,643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.27

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