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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.84, 4,144.50 and 913.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.84, 4,144.50 and 913.91 is: 1,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.84 : 4,144.50 = 913.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.84/4,144.50 = 913.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.84x = 4,144.50 × 913.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.84x = 3,787,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,679.27/2,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.94

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