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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.30, 4,150.53 and 918.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.30, 4,150.53 and 918.43 is: 1,377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.30 : 4,150.53 = 918.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.30/4,150.53 = 918.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.30x = 4,150.53 × 918.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.30x = 3,811,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,960.89/2,767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.50

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