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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649, 3,974.21 and 917.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649, 3,974.21 and 917.63 is: 1,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649 : 3,974.21 = 917.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649/3,974.21 = 917.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649x = 3,974.21 × 917.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649x = 3,646,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,833.30/2,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.68

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