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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.18, 4,152.77 and 918.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.18, 4,152.77 and 918.95 is: 1,378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.18 : 4,152.77 = 918.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.18/4,152.77 = 918.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.18x = 4,152.77 × 918.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.18x = 3,816,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,187.99/2,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.59

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