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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.29, 3,716.91 and 918.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.29, 3,716.91 and 918.29 is: 1,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.29 : 3,716.91 = 918.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.29/3,716.91 = 918.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.29x = 3,716.91 × 918.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.29x = 3,413,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,182.70/2,479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.68

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