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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.62, 4,145.55 and 914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.62, 4,145.55 and 914.90 is: 1,372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.62 : 4,145.55 = 914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.62/4,145.55 = 914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.62x = 4,145.55 × 914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.62x = 3,792,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,739.54/2,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.38

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