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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.12, 3,967.52 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.12, 3,967.52 and 913.68 is: 1,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.12 : 3,967.52 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.12/3,967.52 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.12x = 3,967.52 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.12x = 3,625,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,043.67/2,645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.46

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