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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.07, 4,008.09 and 918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.07, 4,008.09 and 918.30 is: 1,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.07 : 4,008.09 = 918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.07/4,008.09 = 918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.07x = 4,008.09 × 918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.07x = 3,680,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,629.05/2,672.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.44

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