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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.76, 3,972 and 916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.76, 3,972 and 916.52 is: 1,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.76 : 3,972 = 916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.76/3,972 = 916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.76x = 3,972 × 916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.76x = 3,640,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,417.44/2,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.90

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