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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.37, 4,001.69 and 912.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.37, 4,001.69 and 912.39 is: 1,368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.37 : 4,001.69 = 912.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.37/4,001.69 = 912.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.37x = 4,001.69 × 912.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.37x = 3,651,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,107.38/2,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.80

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