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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.79, 4,000.94 and 912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.79, 4,000.94 and 912.18 is: 1,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.79 : 4,000.94 = 912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.79/4,000.94 = 912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.79x = 4,000.94 × 912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.79x = 3,649,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,559.72/2,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.52

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