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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.05, 3,973.58 and 917.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.05, 3,973.58 and 917.67 is: 1,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.05 : 3,973.58 = 917.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.05/3,973.58 = 917.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.05x = 3,973.58 × 917.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.05x = 3,646,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,445.47/2,649.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.51

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