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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.88, 3,968.82 and 914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.88, 3,968.82 and 914.52 is: 1,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.88 : 3,968.82 = 914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.88/3,968.82 = 914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.88x = 3,968.82 × 914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.88x = 3,629,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,565.27/2,645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.78

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