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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.41, 3,777.57 and 618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.41, 3,777.57 and 618.75 is: 928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.41 : 3,777.57 = 618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.41/3,777.57 = 618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.41x = 3,777.57 × 618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.41x = 2,337,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,371.44/2,518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.11

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