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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.82, 4,003.56 and 913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.82, 4,003.56 and 913.34 is: 1,370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.82 : 4,003.56 = 913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.82/4,003.56 = 913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.82x = 4,003.56 × 913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.82x = 3,656,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,621.50/2,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.13

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