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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.95, 3,485.37 and 918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.95, 3,485.37 and 918.27 is: 1,377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.95 : 3,485.37 = 918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.95/3,485.37 = 918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.95x = 3,485.37 × 918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.95x = 3,200,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,510.71/2,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.19

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