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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.04, 4,149.11 and 917.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.04, 4,149.11 and 917.16 is: 1,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.04 : 4,149.11 = 917.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.04/4,149.11 = 917.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.04x = 4,149.11 × 917.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.04x = 3,805,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,397.73/2,766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.76

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