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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.96, 4,011.59 and 918.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.96, 4,011.59 and 918.99 is: 1,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.96 : 4,011.59 = 918.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.96/4,011.59 = 918.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.96x = 4,011.59 × 918.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.96x = 3,686,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,591.04/2,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.70

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