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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.30, 3,225.45 and 918.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.30, 3,225.45 and 918.62 is: 1,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.30 : 3,225.45 = 918.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.30/3,225.45 = 918.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.30x = 3,225.45 × 918.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.30x = 2,962,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,962.88/2,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.93

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