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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.66, 4,146.71 and 915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.66, 4,146.71 and 915.04 is: 1,372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.66 : 4,146.71 = 915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.66/4,146.71 = 915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.66x = 4,146.71 × 915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.66x = 3,794,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,400.94/2,763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.96

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