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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.55, 3,227.50 and 918.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.55, 3,227.50 and 918.99 is: 1,378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.55 : 3,227.50 = 918.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.55/3,227.50 = 918.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.55x = 3,227.50 × 918.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.55x = 2,966,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,024.09/2,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.55

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