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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.64, 4,146.26 and 915.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.64, 4,146.26 and 915.21 is: 1,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.64 : 4,146.26 = 915.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.64/4,146.26 = 915.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.64x = 4,146.26 × 915.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.64x = 3,794,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,694.04/2,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.58

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