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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.37, 3,377.53 and 1,918.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.37, 3,377.53 and 1,918.37 is: 2,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.37 : 3,377.53 = 1,918.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.37/3,377.53 = 1,918.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.37x = 3,377.53 × 1,918.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.37x = 6,479,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,352.23/2,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.23

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