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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.85, 4,144.68 and 913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.85, 4,144.68 and 913.44 is: 1,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.85 : 4,144.68 = 913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.85/4,144.68 = 913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.85x = 4,144.68 × 913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.85x = 3,785,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,916.50/2,762.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.29

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