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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.50, 4,001.87 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.50, 4,001.87 and 912.52 is: 1,368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.50 : 4,001.87 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.50/4,001.87 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.50x = 4,001.87 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.50x = 3,651,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,778.69/2,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.99

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