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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.32, 3,569.22 and 918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.32, 3,569.22 and 918 is: 1,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.32 : 3,569.22 = 918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.32/3,569.22 = 918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.32x = 3,569.22 × 918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.32x = 3,276,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,543.96/2,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.51

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