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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.76, 3,015.59 and 914.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.76, 3,015.59 and 914.85 is: 1,370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.76 : 3,015.59 = 914.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.76/3,015.59 = 914.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.76x = 3,015.59 × 914.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.76x = 2,758,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,807.94/2,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.66

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