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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.62, 3,801.29 and 1,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.62, 3,801.29 and 1,918.27 is: 2,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.62 : 3,801.29 = 1,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.62/3,801.29 = 1,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.62x = 3,801.29 × 1,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.62x = 7,291,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,900.57/2,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.23

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