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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.38, 3,226.02 and 918.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.38, 3,226.02 and 918.11 is: 1,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.38 : 3,226.02 = 918.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.38/3,226.02 = 918.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.38x = 3,226.02 × 918.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.38x = 2,961,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,841.22/2,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.72

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