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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.71, 3,013.45 and 913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.71, 3,013.45 and 913.48 is: 1,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.71 : 3,013.45 = 913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.71/3,013.45 = 913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.71x = 3,013.45 × 913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.71x = 2,752,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,721.63/2,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.71

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