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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763, 4,143.49 and 913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763, 4,143.49 and 913.57 is: 1,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763 : 4,143.49 = 913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763/4,143.49 = 913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763x = 4,143.49 × 913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763x = 3,785,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,355.52/2,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.02

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