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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.72, 3,324.78 and 918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.72, 3,324.78 and 918.08 is: 1,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.72 : 3,324.78 = 918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.72/3,324.78 = 918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.72x = 3,324.78 × 918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.72x = 3,052,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,414.02/2,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.62

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