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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.63, 4,373.68 and 914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.63, 4,373.68 and 914.19 is: 1,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.63 : 4,373.68 = 914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.63/4,373.68 = 914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.63x = 4,373.68 × 914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.63x = 3,998,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,374.52/2,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.36

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