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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.46, 4,010.84 and 918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.46, 4,010.84 and 918.48 is: 1,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.46 : 4,010.84 = 918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.46/4,010.84 = 918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.46x = 4,010.84 × 918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.46x = 3,683,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,891.87/2,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.95

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