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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.77, 4,375.88 and 1,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.77, 4,375.88 and 1,273.41 is: 1,910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.77 : 4,375.88 = 1,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.77/4,375.88 = 1,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.77x = 4,375.88 × 1,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.77x = 5,572,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,282.98/2,916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.43

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