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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.25, 4,004.64 and 914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.25, 4,004.64 and 914.67 is: 1,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.25 : 4,004.64 = 914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.25/4,004.64 = 914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.25x = 4,004.64 × 914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.25x = 3,662,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,924.07/2,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.27

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