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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.73, 3,968.86 and 914.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.73, 3,968.86 and 914.13 is: 1,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.73 : 3,968.86 = 914.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.73/3,968.86 = 914.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.73x = 3,968.86 × 914.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.73x = 3,628,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,053.99/2,645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.29

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