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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.92, 4,014.24 and 945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.92, 4,014.24 and 945.36 is: 1,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.92 : 4,014.24 = 945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.92/4,014.24 = 945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.92x = 4,014.24 × 945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.92x = 3,794,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,901.93/2,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.11

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