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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.52, 4,006.72 and 916.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.52, 4,006.72 and 916.34 is: 1,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.52 : 4,006.72 = 916.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.52/4,006.72 = 916.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.52x = 4,006.72 × 916.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.52x = 3,671,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,517.80/2,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.32

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