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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.81, 4,003.55 and 914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.81, 4,003.55 and 914.15 is: 1,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.81 : 4,003.55 = 914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.81/4,003.55 = 914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.81x = 4,003.55 × 914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.81x = 3,659,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,845.23/2,668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.34

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