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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.01, 4,186.94 and 916.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.01, 4,186.94 and 916.31 is: 1,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.01 : 4,186.94 = 916.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.01/4,186.94 = 916.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.01x = 4,186.94 × 916.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.01x = 3,836,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,509.48/2,791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.60

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