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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.05, 4,145.20 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.05, 4,145.20 and 914.16 is: 1,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.05 : 4,145.20 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.05/4,145.20 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.05x = 4,145.20 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.05x = 3,789,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,388.68/2,763.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.45

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