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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.26, 3,968.37 and 914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.26, 3,968.37 and 914.67 is: 1,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.26 : 3,968.37 = 914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.26/3,968.37 = 914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.26x = 3,968.37 × 914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.26x = 3,629,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,748.99/2,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.13

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