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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.29, 4,188.56 and 918.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.29, 4,188.56 and 918.29 is: 1,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.29 : 4,188.56 = 918.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.29/4,188.56 = 918.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.29x = 4,188.56 × 918.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.29x = 3,846,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,312.76/2,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.48

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