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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.64, 4,014.84 and 945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.64, 4,014.84 and 945.28 is: 1,417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.64 : 4,014.84 = 945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.64/4,014.84 = 945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.64x = 4,014.84 × 945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.64x = 3,795,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,147.96/2,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.88

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