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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.07, 4,149.74 and 917.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.07, 4,149.74 and 917.05 is: 1,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.07 : 4,149.74 = 917.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.07/4,149.74 = 917.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.07x = 4,149.74 × 917.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.07x = 3,805,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,500.61/2,766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.78

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