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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.33, 3,223.40 and 918.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.33, 3,223.40 and 918.05 is: 1,376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.33 : 3,223.40 = 918.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.33/3,223.40 = 918.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.33x = 3,223.40 × 918.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.33x = 2,959,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,221.66/2,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.17

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