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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.74, 3,837.42 and 914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.74, 3,837.42 and 914.25 is: 1,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.74 : 3,837.42 = 914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.74/3,837.42 = 914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.74x = 3,837.42 × 914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.74x = 3,508,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,361.24/2,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.66

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