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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.54, 3,566.88 and 918.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.54, 3,566.88 and 918.12 is: 1,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.54 : 3,566.88 = 918.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.54/3,566.88 = 918.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.54x = 3,566.88 × 918.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.54x = 3,274,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,823.87/2,379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.24

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