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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.46, 4,002.30 and 913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.46, 4,002.30 and 913.62 is: 1,369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.46 : 4,002.30 = 913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.46/4,002.30 = 913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.46x = 4,002.30 × 913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.46x = 3,656,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,581.33/2,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.78

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