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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.55, 3,591.64 and 913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.55, 3,591.64 and 913.78 is: 1,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.55 : 3,591.64 = 913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.55/3,591.64 = 913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.55x = 3,591.64 × 913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.55x = 3,281,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,974.43/2,393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.17

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