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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.18, 3,226.95 and 918.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.18, 3,226.95 and 918.54 is: 1,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.18 : 3,226.95 = 918.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.18/3,226.95 = 918.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.18x = 3,226.95 × 918.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.18x = 2,964,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,082.65/2,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.89

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