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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.84, 3,019.95 and 917.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.84, 3,019.95 and 917.91 is: 1,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.84 : 3,019.95 = 917.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.84/3,019.95 = 917.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.84x = 3,019.95 × 917.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.84x = 2,772,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,042.30/2,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.50

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