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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.65, 3,569.20 and 918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.65, 3,569.20 and 918.68 is: 1,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.65 : 3,569.20 = 918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.65/3,569.20 = 918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.65x = 3,569.20 × 918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.65x = 3,278,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,952.66/2,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.91

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