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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.69, 4,149.23 and 917.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.69, 4,149.23 and 917.39 is: 1,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.69 : 4,149.23 = 917.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.69/4,149.23 = 917.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.69x = 4,149.23 × 917.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.69x = 3,806,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,467.90/2,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.82

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