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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.43, 3,999.74 and 911.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.43, 3,999.74 and 911.81 is: 1,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.43 : 3,999.74 = 911.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.43/3,999.74 = 911.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.43x = 3,999.74 × 911.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.43x = 3,646,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,978.37/2,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.72

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