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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.96, 4,147.86 and 916.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.96, 4,147.86 and 916.54 is: 1,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.96 : 4,147.86 = 916.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.96/4,147.86 = 916.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.96x = 4,147.86 × 916.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.96x = 3,801,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,679.60/2,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.95

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