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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.56, 3,228.82 and 918.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.56, 3,228.82 and 918.92 is: 1,378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.56 : 3,228.82 = 918.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.56/3,228.82 = 918.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.56x = 3,228.82 × 918.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.56x = 2,967,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,027.27/2,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.37

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