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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.62, 3,968.76 and 913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.62, 3,968.76 and 913.26 is: 1,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.62 : 3,968.76 = 913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.62/3,968.76 = 913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.62x = 3,968.76 × 913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.62x = 3,624,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,509.76/2,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.52

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