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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.09, 2,850.91 and 913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.09, 2,850.91 and 913.63 is: 1,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.09 : 2,850.91 = 913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.09/2,850.91 = 913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.09x = 2,850.91 × 913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.09x = 2,604,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,658.08/1,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.09

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