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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.70, 4,001.70 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.70, 4,001.70 and 913.44 is: 1,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.70 : 4,001.70 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.70/4,001.70 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.70x = 4,001.70 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.70x = 3,655,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,312.85/2,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.70

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