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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.83, 3,842.75 and 918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.83, 3,842.75 and 918.48 is: 1,377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.83 : 3,842.75 = 918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.83/3,842.75 = 918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.83x = 3,842.75 × 918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.83x = 3,529,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,489.02/2,561.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.72

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