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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.81, 4,151.21 and 918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.81, 4,151.21 and 918.72 is: 1,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.81 : 4,151.21 = 918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.81/4,151.21 = 918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.81x = 4,151.21 × 918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.81x = 3,813,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,799.65/2,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.91

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