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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.07, 3,966.71 and 912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.07, 3,966.71 and 912.69 is: 1,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.07 : 3,966.71 = 912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.07/3,966.71 = 912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.07x = 3,966.71 × 912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.07x = 3,620,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,371.99/2,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.24

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