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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.83, 3,967.79 and 913.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.83, 3,967.79 and 913.59 is: 1,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.83 : 3,967.79 = 913.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.83/3,967.79 = 913.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.83x = 3,967.79 × 913.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.83x = 3,624,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,928.70/2,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.57

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