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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.33, 4,291.38 and 913.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.33, 4,291.38 and 913.01 is: 1,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.33 : 4,291.38 = 913.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.33/4,291.38 = 913.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.33x = 4,291.38 × 913.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.33x = 3,918,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,051.40/2,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.31

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