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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.95, 3,018.34 and 918.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.95, 3,018.34 and 918.33 is: 1,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.95 : 3,018.34 = 918.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.95/3,018.34 = 918.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.95x = 3,018.34 × 918.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.95x = 2,771,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,832.17/2,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.32

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