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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.01, 3,781.57 and 918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.01, 3,781.57 and 918.10 is: 1,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.01 : 3,781.57 = 918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.01/3,781.57 = 918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.01x = 3,781.57 × 918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.01x = 3,471,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,857.12/2,521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.17

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