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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.89, 4,146.30 and 915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.89, 4,146.30 and 915.48 is: 1,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.89 : 4,146.30 = 915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.89/4,146.30 = 915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.89x = 4,146.30 × 915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.89x = 3,795,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,854.72/2,764.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.88

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