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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.72, 4,368 and 1,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.72, 4,368 and 1,267.68 is: 1,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.72 : 4,368 = 1,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.72/4,368 = 1,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.72x = 4,368 × 1,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.72x = 5,537,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,226.24/2,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.36

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