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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.34, 3,022.47 and 918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.34, 3,022.47 and 918.50 is: 1,378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.34 : 3,022.47 = 918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.34/3,022.47 = 918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.34x = 3,022.47 × 918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.34x = 2,776,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,138.70/2,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.19

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