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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646, 3,970.82 and 914.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646, 3,970.82 and 914.63 is: 1,372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646 : 3,970.82 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646/3,970.82 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646x = 3,970.82 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646x = 3,631,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,813.53/2,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.57

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