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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.78, 4,144.30 and 914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.78, 4,144.30 and 914.09 is: 1,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.78 : 4,144.30 = 914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.78/4,144.30 = 914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.78x = 4,144.30 × 914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.78x = 3,788,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,240.18/2,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.17

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