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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.84, 4,147.76 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.84, 4,147.76 and 916.48 is: 1,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.84 : 4,147.76 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.84/4,147.76 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.84x = 4,147.76 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.84x = 3,801,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,339.08/2,765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.39

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