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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.30, 3,351.10 and 918.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.30, 3,351.10 and 918.07 is: 1,377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.30 : 3,351.10 = 918.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.30/3,351.10 = 918.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.30x = 3,351.10 × 918.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.30x = 3,076,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,544.38/2,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.58

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