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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.80, 3,842.88 and 918.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.80, 3,842.88 and 918.16 is: 1,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.80 : 3,842.88 = 918.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.80/3,842.88 = 918.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.80x = 3,842.88 × 918.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.80x = 3,528,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,378.70/2,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.30

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