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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.28, 4,104.64 and 912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.28, 4,104.64 and 912 is: 1,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.28 : 4,104.64 = 912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.28/4,104.64 = 912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.28x = 4,104.64 × 912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.28x = 3,743,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,431.68/2,737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.57

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