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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.90, 4,151.55 and 1,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.90, 4,151.55 and 1,305.30 is: 1,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.90 : 4,151.55 = 1,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.90/4,151.55 = 1,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.90x = 4,151.55 × 1,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.90x = 5,419,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,018.22/2,766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.52

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