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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.73, 3,569.02 and 918.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.73, 3,569.02 and 918.86 is: 1,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.73 : 3,569.02 = 918.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.73/3,569.02 = 918.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.73x = 3,569.02 × 918.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.73x = 3,279,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,409.57/2,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.48

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