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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.74, 4,148.77 and 917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.74, 4,148.77 and 917.23 is: 1,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.74 : 4,148.77 = 917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.74/4,148.77 = 917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.74x = 4,148.77 × 917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.74x = 3,805,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,376.31/2,766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.40

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