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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.04, 3,227.76 and 918.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.04, 3,227.76 and 918.31 is: 1,377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.04 : 3,227.76 = 918.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.04/3,227.76 = 918.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.04x = 3,227.76 × 918.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.04x = 2,964,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,084.29/2,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.98

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