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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.39, 4,144.24 and 913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.39, 4,144.24 and 913.51 is: 1,370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.39 : 4,144.24 = 913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.39/4,144.24 = 913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.39x = 4,144.24 × 913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.39x = 3,785,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,779.39/2,762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.47

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