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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.76, 3,237.18 and 618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.76, 3,237.18 and 618.76 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.76 : 3,237.18 = 618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.76/3,237.18 = 618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.76x = 3,237.18 × 618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.76x = 2,003,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,037.50/2,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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