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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.63, 4,146.94 and 915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.63, 4,146.94 and 915.25 is: 1,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.63 : 4,146.94 = 915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.63/4,146.94 = 915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.63x = 4,146.94 × 915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.63x = 3,795,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,486.84/2,764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.87

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