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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.56, 3,103.53 and 914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.56, 3,103.53 and 914.50 is: 1,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.56 : 3,103.53 = 914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.56/3,103.53 = 914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.56x = 3,103.53 × 914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.56x = 2,838,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,178.19/2,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.39

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