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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.74, 4,149.54 and 917.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.74, 4,149.54 and 917.51 is: 1,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.74 : 4,149.54 = 917.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.74/4,149.54 = 917.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.74x = 4,149.54 × 917.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.74x = 3,807,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,223.70/2,766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.07

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