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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.05, 3,226.75 and 918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.05, 3,226.75 and 918.49 is: 1,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.05 : 3,226.75 = 918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.05/3,226.75 = 918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.05x = 3,226.75 × 918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.05x = 2,963,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,721.47/2,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.80

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