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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.15, 3,227.06 and 918.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.15, 3,227.06 and 918.57 is: 1,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.15 : 3,227.06 = 918.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.15/3,227.06 = 918.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.15x = 3,227.06 × 918.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.15x = 2,964,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,275.91/2,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.00

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