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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913, 4,368.08 and 1,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913, 4,368.08 and 1,453 is: 2,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913 : 4,368.08 = 1,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913/4,368.08 = 1,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913x = 4,368.08 × 1,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913x = 6,346,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,820.24/2,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.79

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