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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.66, 3,837.18 and 914.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.66, 3,837.18 and 914.38 is: 1,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.66 : 3,837.18 = 914.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.66/3,837.18 = 914.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.66x = 3,837.18 × 914.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.66x = 3,508,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,640.65/2,557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.82

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