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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.92, 3,018.33 and 916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.92, 3,018.33 and 916.56 is: 1,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.92 : 3,018.33 = 916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.92/3,018.33 = 916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.92x = 3,018.33 × 916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.92x = 2,766,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,480.54/2,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.05

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