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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.40, 3,019.20 and 918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.40, 3,019.20 and 918.10 is: 1,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.40 : 3,019.20 = 918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.40/3,019.20 = 918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.40x = 3,019.20 × 918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.40x = 2,771,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,927.52/2,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.74

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