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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.61, 3,015.02 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.61, 3,015.02 and 913.68 is: 1,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.61 : 3,015.02 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.61/3,015.02 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.61x = 3,015.02 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.61x = 2,754,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,765.76/2,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.80

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