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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.57, 4,144.37 and 913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.57, 4,144.37 and 913.20 is: 1,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.57 : 4,144.37 = 913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.57/4,144.37 = 913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.57x = 4,144.37 × 913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.57x = 3,784,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,634.12/2,762.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.97

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