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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.92, 4,148.58 and 916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.92, 4,148.58 and 916.28 is: 1,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.92 : 4,148.58 = 916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.92/4,148.58 = 916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.92x = 4,148.58 × 916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.92x = 3,801,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,260.88/2,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.82

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