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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.84, 3,968.76 and 914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.84, 3,968.76 and 914.06 is: 1,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.84 : 3,968.76 = 914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.84/3,968.76 = 914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.84x = 3,968.76 × 914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.84x = 3,627,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,684.77/2,645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.09

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