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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.45, 3,568.21 and 918.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.45, 3,568.21 and 918.02 is: 1,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.45 : 3,568.21 = 918.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.45/3,568.21 = 918.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.45x = 3,568.21 × 918.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.45x = 3,275,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,688.14/2,378.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.24

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