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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.16, 4,152.24 and 918.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.16, 4,152.24 and 918.79 is: 1,378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.16 : 4,152.24 = 918.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.16/4,152.24 = 918.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.16x = 4,152.24 × 918.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.16x = 3,815,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,036.59/2,768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.19

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