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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.30, 4,148.73 and 917.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.30, 4,148.73 and 917.58 is: 1,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.30 : 4,148.73 = 917.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.30/4,148.73 = 917.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.30x = 4,148.73 × 917.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.30x = 3,806,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,791.67/2,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.13

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