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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.92, 4,151.58 and 918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.92, 4,151.58 and 918.28 is: 1,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.92 : 4,151.58 = 918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.92/4,151.58 = 918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.92x = 4,151.58 × 918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.92x = 3,812,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,312.88/2,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.82

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