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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.88, 3,842.48 and 918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.88, 3,842.48 and 918.24 is: 1,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.88 : 3,842.48 = 918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.88/3,842.48 = 918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.88x = 3,842.48 × 918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.88x = 3,528,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,318.84/2,561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.24

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