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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.75, 3,676.67 and 911.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.75, 3,676.67 and 911.75 is: 1,367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.75 : 3,676.67 = 911.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.75/3,676.67 = 911.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.75x = 3,676.67 × 911.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.75x = 3,352,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,203.87/2,450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.83

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