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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.36, 4,143.15 and 913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.36, 4,143.15 and 913.26 is: 1,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.36 : 4,143.15 = 913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.36/4,143.15 = 913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.36x = 4,143.15 × 913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.36x = 3,783,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,773.17/2,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.76

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