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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.44, 4,148.52 and 915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.44, 4,148.52 and 915.94 is: 1,374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.44 : 4,148.52 = 915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.44/4,148.52 = 915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.44x = 4,148.52 × 915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.44x = 3,799,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,795.41/2,765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.03

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