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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.34, 4,145.65 and 915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.34, 4,145.65 and 915.04 is: 1,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.34 : 4,145.65 = 915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.34/4,145.65 = 915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.34x = 4,145.65 × 915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.34x = 3,793,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,435.58/2,764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.28

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