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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.26, 3,012.40 and 913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.26, 3,012.40 and 913.60 is: 1,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.26 : 3,012.40 = 913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.26/3,012.40 = 913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.26x = 3,012.40 × 913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.26x = 2,752,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,128.64/2,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.72

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