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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.64, 4,001.62 and 912.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.64, 4,001.62 and 912.86 is: 1,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.64 : 4,001.62 = 912.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.64/4,001.62 = 912.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.64x = 4,001.62 × 912.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.64x = 3,652,918.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,918.83/2,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.34

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