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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.28, 4,146.56 and 915.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.28, 4,146.56 and 915.59 is: 1,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.28 : 4,146.56 = 915.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.28/4,146.56 = 915.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.28x = 4,146.56 × 915.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.28x = 3,796,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,523.56/2,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.42

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