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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.59, 3,969.47 and 914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.59, 3,969.47 and 914.35 is: 1,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.59 : 3,969.47 = 914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.59/3,969.47 = 914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.59x = 3,969.47 × 914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.59x = 3,629,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,484.89/2,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.90

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