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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.77, 4,145.29 and 914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.77, 4,145.29 and 914.42 is: 1,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.77 : 4,145.29 = 914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.77/4,145.29 = 914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.77x = 4,145.29 × 914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.77x = 3,790,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,544.16/2,763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.51

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