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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.52, 4,003.07 and 913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.52, 4,003.07 and 913.70 is: 1,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.52 : 4,003.07 = 913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.52/4,003.07 = 913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.52x = 4,003.07 × 913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.52x = 3,657,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,610.50/2,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.65

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