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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.69, 4,149.18 and 916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.69, 4,149.18 and 916.67 is: 1,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.69 : 4,149.18 = 916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.69/4,149.18 = 916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.69x = 4,149.18 × 916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.69x = 3,803,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,428.83/2,765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.22

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