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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.91, 4,150.08 and 917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.91, 4,150.08 and 917.28 is: 1,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.91 : 4,150.08 = 917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.91/4,150.08 = 917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.91x = 4,150.08 × 917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.91x = 3,806,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,785.38/2,765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.32

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