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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.19, 4,002.75 and 913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.19, 4,002.75 and 913.39 is: 1,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.19 : 4,002.75 = 913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.19/4,002.75 = 913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.19x = 4,002.75 × 913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.19x = 3,656,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,061.82/2,668.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.24

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