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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.40, 3,013.25 and 913.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.40, 3,013.25 and 913.47 is: 1,369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.40 : 3,013.25 = 913.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.40/3,013.25 = 913.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.40x = 3,013.25 × 913.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.40x = 2,752,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,508.91/2,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.82

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