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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.09, 4,492.08 and 914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.09, 4,492.08 and 914.59 is: 1,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.09 : 4,492.08 = 914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.09/4,492.08 = 914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.09x = 4,492.08 × 914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.09x = 4,108,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,411.45/2,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.72

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