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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.08, 4,005.08 and 916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.08, 4,005.08 and 916.30 is: 1,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.08 : 4,005.08 = 916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.08/4,005.08 = 916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.08x = 4,005.08 × 916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.08x = 3,669,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,854.80/2,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.44

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