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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.59, 4,003.35 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.59, 4,003.35 and 913.50 is: 1,370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.59 : 4,003.35 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.59/4,003.35 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.59x = 4,003.35 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.59x = 3,657,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,056.80/2,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.41

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