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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.41, 3,014.82 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.41, 3,014.82 and 913.68 is: 1,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.41 : 3,014.82 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.41/3,014.82 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.41x = 3,014.82 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.41x = 2,754,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,580.74/2,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.84

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