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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.88, 4,150.43 and 918.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.88, 4,150.43 and 918.15 is: 1,377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.88 : 4,150.43 = 918.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.88/4,150.43 = 918.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.88x = 4,150.43 × 918.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.88x = 3,810,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,717.30/2,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.26

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