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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.36, 3,842.52 and 918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.36, 3,842.52 and 918.40 is: 1,377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.36 : 3,842.52 = 918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.36/3,842.52 = 918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.36x = 3,842.52 × 918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.36x = 3,528,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,970.37/2,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.23

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