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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.84, 3,018.72 and 916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.84, 3,018.72 and 916 is: 1,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.84 : 3,018.72 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.84/3,018.72 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.84x = 3,018.72 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.84x = 2,765,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,147.52/2,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.44

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