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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.84, 3,964.86 and 912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.84, 3,964.86 and 912.28 is: 1,367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.84 : 3,964.86 = 912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.84/3,964.86 = 912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.84x = 3,964.86 × 912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.84x = 3,617,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,062.48/2,644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.59

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