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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.57, 4,145.97 and 914.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.57, 4,145.97 and 914.88 is: 1,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.57 : 4,145.97 = 914.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.57/4,145.97 = 914.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.57x = 4,145.97 × 914.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.57x = 3,793,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,065.03/2,763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.52

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