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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.32, 3,227.58 and 918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.32, 3,227.58 and 918.80 is: 1,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.32 : 3,227.58 = 918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.32/3,227.58 = 918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.32x = 3,227.58 × 918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.32x = 2,965,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,500.50/2,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.46

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