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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.12, 3,965.22 and 912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.12, 3,965.22 and 912.32 is: 1,368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.12 : 3,965.22 = 912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.12/3,965.22 = 912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.12x = 3,965.22 × 912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.12x = 3,617,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,549.51/2,644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.15

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