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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.80, 3,836.76 and 914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.80, 3,836.76 and 914.46 is: 1,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.80 : 3,836.76 = 914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.80/3,836.76 = 914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.80x = 3,836.76 × 914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.80x = 3,508,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,563.55/2,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.71

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