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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.41, 4,146.33 and 914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.41, 4,146.33 and 914.79 is: 1,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.41 : 4,146.33 = 914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.41/4,146.33 = 914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.41x = 4,146.33 × 914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.41x = 3,793,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,021.22/2,763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.59

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