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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.44, 3,967.20 and 912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.44, 3,967.20 and 912.84 is: 1,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.44 : 3,967.20 = 912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.44/3,967.20 = 912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.44x = 3,967.20 × 912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.44x = 3,621,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,418.85/2,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.45

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