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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.94, 4,149.03 and 917.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.94, 4,149.03 and 917.01 is: 1,375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.94 : 4,149.03 = 917.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.94/4,149.03 = 917.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.94x = 4,149.03 × 917.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.94x = 3,804,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,702.00/2,765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.55

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