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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.64, 4,003.12 and 913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.64, 4,003.12 and 913.86 is: 1,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.64 : 4,003.12 = 913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.64/4,003.12 = 913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.64x = 4,003.12 × 913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.64x = 3,658,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,291.24/2,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.84

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