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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.24, 4,181.49 and 913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.24, 4,181.49 and 913.23 is: 1,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.24 : 4,181.49 = 913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.24/4,181.49 = 913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.24x = 4,181.49 × 913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.24x = 3,818,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,662.11/2,787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.05

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