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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.12, 4,001.16 and 912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.12, 4,001.16 and 912.32 is: 1,368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.12 : 4,001.16 = 912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.12/4,001.16 = 912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.12x = 4,001.16 × 912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.12x = 3,650,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,334.87/2,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.64

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