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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.46, 3,805.92 and 1,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.46, 3,805.92 and 1,918.22 is: 2,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.46 : 3,805.92 = 1,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.46/3,805.92 = 1,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.46x = 3,805.92 × 1,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.46x = 7,300,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,591.86/2,758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.62

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