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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.66, 3,968.49 and 914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.66, 3,968.49 and 914.28 is: 1,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.66 : 3,968.49 = 914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.66/3,968.49 = 914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.66x = 3,968.49 × 914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.66x = 3,628,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,306.47/2,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.42

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