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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.03, 3,570.65 and 918.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.03, 3,570.65 and 918.79 is: 1,378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.03 : 3,570.65 = 918.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.03/3,570.65 = 918.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.03x = 3,570.65 × 918.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.03x = 3,280,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,677.51/2,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.42

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