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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.02, 3,227.10 and 918.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.02, 3,227.10 and 918.78 is: 1,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.02 : 3,227.10 = 918.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.02/3,227.10 = 918.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.02x = 3,227.10 × 918.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.02x = 2,964,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,994.94/2,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.77

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