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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.16, 3,569.83 and 918.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.16, 3,569.83 and 918.11 is: 1,377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.16 : 3,569.83 = 918.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.16/3,569.83 = 918.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.16x = 3,569.83 × 918.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.16x = 3,277,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,503.25/2,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.01

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