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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.74, 4,151.25 and 918.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.74, 4,151.25 and 918.87 is: 1,378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.74 : 4,151.25 = 918.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.74/4,151.25 = 918.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.74x = 4,151.25 × 918.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.74x = 3,814,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,459.09/2,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.19

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