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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.09, 3,037.41 and 914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.09, 3,037.41 and 914.90 is: 1,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.09 : 3,037.41 = 914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.09/3,037.41 = 914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.09x = 3,037.41 × 914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.09x = 2,778,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,911.22/2,025.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.24

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