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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.44, 4,150.31 and 917.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.44, 4,150.31 and 917.42 is: 1,376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.44 : 4,150.31 = 917.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.44/4,150.31 = 917.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.44x = 4,150.31 × 917.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.44x = 3,807,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,552.06/2,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.34

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