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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.72, 4,145.91 and 915.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.72, 4,145.91 and 915.03 is: 1,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.72 : 4,145.91 = 915.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.72/4,145.91 = 915.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.72x = 4,145.91 × 915.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.72x = 3,793,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,632.03/2,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.65

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