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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.56, 4,184.28 and 915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.56, 4,184.28 and 915.56 is: 1,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.56 : 4,184.28 = 915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.56/4,184.28 = 915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.56x = 4,184.28 × 915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.56x = 3,830,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,959.40/2,790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.83

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