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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.41, 3,128.98 and 914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.41, 3,128.98 and 914.80 is: 1,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.41 : 3,128.98 = 914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.41/3,128.98 = 914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.41x = 3,128.98 × 914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.41x = 2,862,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,400.11/2,085.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.59

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