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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.01, 4,001.48 and 912.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.01, 4,001.48 and 912.83 is: 1,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.01 : 4,001.48 = 912.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.01/4,001.48 = 912.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.01x = 4,001.48 × 912.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.01x = 3,652,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,666.42/2,668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.06

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