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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.76, 4,151.59 and 918.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.76, 4,151.59 and 918.34 is: 1,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.76 : 4,151.59 = 918.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.76/4,151.59 = 918.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.76x = 4,151.59 × 918.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.76x = 3,812,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,558.49/2,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.99

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