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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.26, 4,007.49 and 916.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.26, 4,007.49 and 916.38 is: 1,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.26 : 4,007.49 = 916.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.26/4,007.49 = 916.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.26x = 4,007.49 × 916.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.26x = 3,672,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,383.69/2,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.78

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