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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.90, 3,012.41 and 913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.90, 3,012.41 and 913.16 is: 1,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.90 : 3,012.41 = 913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.90/3,012.41 = 913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.90x = 3,012.41 × 913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.90x = 2,750,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,792.69/2,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.63

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