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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.38, 4,144.08 and 913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.38, 4,144.08 and 913.57 is: 1,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.38 : 4,144.08 = 913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.38/4,144.08 = 913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.38x = 4,144.08 × 913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.38x = 3,785,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,907.17/2,762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.52

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