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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.58, 3,679.29 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.58, 3,679.29 and 913.50 is: 1,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.58 : 3,679.29 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.58/3,679.29 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.58x = 3,679.29 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.58x = 3,361,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,031.42/2,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.85

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