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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.48, 3,967.68 and 914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.48, 3,967.68 and 914.60 is: 1,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.48 : 3,967.68 = 914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.48/3,967.68 = 914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.48x = 3,967.68 × 914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.48x = 3,628,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,840.13/2,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.71

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