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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.84, 4,144.76 and 914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.84, 4,144.76 and 914.48 is: 1,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.84 : 4,144.76 = 914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.84/4,144.76 = 914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.84x = 4,144.76 × 914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.84x = 3,790,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,300.12/2,763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.39

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