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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.08, 3,975.60 and 918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.08, 3,975.60 and 918.48 is: 1,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.08 : 3,975.60 = 918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.08/3,975.60 = 918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.08x = 3,975.60 × 918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.08x = 3,651,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,509.09/2,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.89

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