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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.16, 2,849.70 and 913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.16, 2,849.70 and 913.37 is: 1,369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.16 : 2,849.70 = 913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.16/2,849.70 = 913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.16x = 2,849.70 × 913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.16x = 2,602,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,816.24/1,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.07

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