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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.72, 4,010.64 and 918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.72, 4,010.64 and 918.71 is: 1,378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.72 : 4,010.64 = 918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.72/4,010.64 = 918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.72x = 4,010.64 × 918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.72x = 3,684,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,611.78/2,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.08

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