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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.18, 4,147.48 and 915.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.18, 4,147.48 and 915.55 is: 1,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.18 : 4,147.48 = 915.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.18/4,147.48 = 915.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.18x = 4,147.48 × 915.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.18x = 3,797,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,236.84/2,764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.73

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