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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.56, 4,148.97 and 916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.56, 4,148.97 and 916.60 is: 1,375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.56 : 4,148.97 = 916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.56/4,148.97 = 916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.56x = 4,148.97 × 916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.56x = 3,802,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,945.90/2,765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.11

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