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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.90, 4,150.49 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.90, 4,150.49 and 918.20 is: 1,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.90 : 4,150.49 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.90/4,150.49 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.90x = 4,150.49 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.90x = 3,810,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,954.57/2,766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.34

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