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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.40, 4,146.72 and 915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.40, 4,146.72 and 915.68 is: 1,373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.40 : 4,146.72 = 915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.40/4,146.72 = 915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.40x = 4,146.72 × 915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.40x = 3,797,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,068.57/2,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.56

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