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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.82, 3,019.11 and 917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.82, 3,019.11 and 917.62 is: 1,375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.82 : 3,019.11 = 917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.82/3,019.11 = 917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.82x = 3,019.11 × 917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.82x = 2,770,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,395.72/2,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.69

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