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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.28, 3,967.02 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.28, 3,967.02 and 913.50 is: 1,369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.28 : 3,967.02 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.28/3,967.02 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.28x = 3,967.02 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.28x = 3,623,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,872.77/2,645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.94

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