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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.41, 4,004.34 and 914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.41, 4,004.34 and 914.35 is: 1,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.41 : 4,004.34 = 914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.41/4,004.34 = 914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.41x = 4,004.34 × 914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.41x = 3,661,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,368.28/2,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.60

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