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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.54, 4,144.74 and 914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.54, 4,144.74 and 914.56 is: 1,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.54 : 4,144.74 = 914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.54/4,144.74 = 914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.54x = 4,144.74 × 914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.54x = 3,790,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,613.41/2,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.16

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