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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.48, 4,144.62 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.48, 4,144.62 and 914.16 is: 1,371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.48 : 4,144.62 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.48/4,144.62 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.48x = 4,144.62 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.48x = 3,788,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,845.82/2,763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.04

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