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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.80, 4,149.62 and 916.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.80, 4,149.62 and 916.84 is: 1,375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.80 : 4,149.62 = 916.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.80/4,149.62 = 916.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.80x = 4,149.62 × 916.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.80x = 3,804,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,537.60/2,765.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.56

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