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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.34, 4,148.96 and 916.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.34, 4,148.96 and 916.65 is: 1,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.34 : 4,148.96 = 916.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.34/4,148.96 = 916.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.34x = 4,148.96 × 916.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.34x = 3,803,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,139.60/2,765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.29

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