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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.98, 4,008.03 and 916.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.98, 4,008.03 and 916.98 is: 1,375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.98 : 4,008.03 = 916.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.98/4,008.03 = 916.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.98x = 4,008.03 × 916.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.98x = 3,675,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,267.46/2,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.48

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