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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.12, 4,005.81 and 915.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.12, 4,005.81 and 915.14 is: 1,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.12 : 4,005.81 = 915.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.12/4,005.81 = 915.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.12x = 4,005.81 × 915.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.12x = 3,665,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,876.96/2,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.93

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