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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.80, 4,145.12 and 913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.80, 4,145.12 and 913.84 is: 1,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.80 : 4,145.12 = 913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.80/4,145.12 = 913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.80x = 4,145.12 × 913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.80x = 3,787,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,976.46/2,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.06

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