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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.46, 4,143.78 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.46, 4,143.78 and 913.68 is: 1,370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.46 : 4,143.78 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.46/4,143.78 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.46x = 4,143.78 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.46x = 3,786,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,088.91/2,762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.55

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