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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.77, 4,009.50 and 918.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.77, 4,009.50 and 918.95 is: 1,378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.77 : 4,009.50 = 918.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.77/4,009.50 = 918.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.77x = 4,009.50 × 918.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.77x = 3,684,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,532.32/2,673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.03

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