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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.61, 4,144.04 and 913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.61, 4,144.04 and 913.68 is: 1,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.61 : 4,144.04 = 913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.61/4,144.04 = 913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.61x = 4,144.04 × 913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.61x = 3,786,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,326.47/2,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.56

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