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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.12, 3,569.22 and 918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.12, 3,569.22 and 918.36 is: 1,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.12 : 3,569.22 = 918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.12/3,569.22 = 918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.12x = 3,569.22 × 918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.12x = 3,277,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,828.88/2,379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.75

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