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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.26, 3,678.38 and 913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.26, 3,678.38 and 913.26 is: 1,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.26 : 3,678.38 = 913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.26/3,678.38 = 913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.26x = 3,678.38 × 913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.26x = 3,359,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,317.32/2,452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.89

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