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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.64, 3,246.71 and 914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.64, 3,246.71 and 914.14 is: 1,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.64 : 3,246.71 = 914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.64/3,246.71 = 914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.64x = 3,246.71 × 914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.64x = 2,967,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,947.48/2,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.74

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