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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.32, 3,967.94 and 913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.32, 3,967.94 and 913.96 is: 1,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.32 : 3,967.94 = 913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.32/3,967.94 = 913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.32x = 3,967.94 × 913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.32x = 3,626,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,538.44/2,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.93

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