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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.55, 4,148.64 and 916.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.55, 4,148.64 and 916.53 is: 1,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.55 : 4,148.64 = 916.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.55/4,148.64 = 916.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.55x = 4,148.64 × 916.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.55x = 3,802,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,337.46/2,765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.89

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