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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.12, 4,004.16 and 914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.12, 4,004.16 and 914.32 is: 1,371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.12 : 4,004.16 = 914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.12/4,004.16 = 914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.12x = 4,004.16 × 914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.12x = 3,661,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,083.57/2,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.64

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