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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.13, 3,972.80 and 916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.13, 3,972.80 and 916.75 is: 1,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.13 : 3,972.80 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.13/3,972.80 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.13x = 3,972.80 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.13x = 3,642,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,064.40/2,648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.33

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