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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.30, 4,150.98 and 918.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.30, 4,150.98 and 918.41 is: 1,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.30 : 4,150.98 = 918.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.30/4,150.98 = 918.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.30x = 4,150.98 × 918.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.30x = 3,812,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,280.79/2,767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.62

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