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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.19, 3,687.44 and 918.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.19, 3,687.44 and 918.19 is: 1,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.19 : 3,687.44 = 918.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.19/3,687.44 = 918.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.19x = 3,687.44 × 918.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.19x = 3,385,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,756.72/2,457.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.90

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