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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.49, 4,368.87 and 1,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.49, 4,368.87 and 1,269 is: 1,903.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.49 : 4,368.87 = 1,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.49/4,368.87 = 1,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.49x = 4,368.87 × 1,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.49x = 5,544,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,096.03/2,912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.56

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