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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.88, 4,146.38 and 914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.88, 4,146.38 and 914.44 is: 1,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.88 : 4,146.38 = 914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.88/4,146.38 = 914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.88x = 4,146.38 × 914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.88x = 3,791,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,615.73/2,763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.85

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