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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.28, 3,014.19 and 913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.28, 3,014.19 and 913.08 is: 1,369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.28 : 3,014.19 = 913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.28/3,014.19 = 913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.28x = 3,014.19 × 913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.28x = 2,752,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,196.61/2,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.74

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