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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965, 4,447.56 and 913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965, 4,447.56 and 913 is: 1,369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965 : 4,447.56 = 913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965/4,447.56 = 913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965x = 4,447.56 × 913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965x = 4,060,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,622.28/2,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.52

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