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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.65, 4,144.19 and 915.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.65, 4,144.19 and 915.08 is: 1,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.65 : 4,144.19 = 915.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.65/4,144.19 = 915.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.65x = 4,144.19 × 915.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.65x = 3,792,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,240.09/2,762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.68

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