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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.29, 3,227.27 and 918.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.29, 3,227.27 and 918.70 is: 1,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.29 : 3,227.27 = 918.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.29/3,227.27 = 918.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.29x = 3,227.27 × 918.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.29x = 2,964,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,901.02/2,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.20

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