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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.71, 3,967.02 and 913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.71, 3,967.02 and 913.29 is: 1,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.71 : 3,967.02 = 913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.71/3,967.02 = 913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.71x = 3,967.02 × 913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.71x = 3,623,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,039.70/2,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.92

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