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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.78, 4,149.90 and 918.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.78, 4,149.90 and 918.09 is: 1,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.78 : 4,149.90 = 918.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.78/4,149.90 = 918.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.78x = 4,149.90 × 918.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.78x = 3,809,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,981.69/2,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.05

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