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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.67, 4,369.50 and 1,066.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.67, 4,369.50 and 1,066.37 is: 1,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.67 : 4,369.50 = 1,066.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.67/4,369.50 = 1,066.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.67x = 4,369.50 × 1,066.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.67x = 4,659,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,481.87/2,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.73

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