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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.75, 4,150.30 and 919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.75, 4,150.30 and 919.14 is: 1,378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.75 : 4,150.30 = 919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.75/4,150.30 = 919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.75x = 4,150.30 × 919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.75x = 3,814,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,681.39/2,766.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.76

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