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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.70, 4,010.43 and 918.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.70, 4,010.43 and 918.15 is: 1,377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.70 : 4,010.43 = 918.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.70/4,010.43 = 918.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.70x = 4,010.43 × 918.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.70x = 3,682,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,176.30/2,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.18

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