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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.42, 4,184.57 and 915.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.42, 4,184.57 and 915.87 is: 1,373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.42 : 4,184.57 = 915.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.42/4,184.57 = 915.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.42x = 4,184.57 × 915.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.42x = 3,832,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,522.13/2,790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.46

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