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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.28, 4,264.20 and 1,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.28, 4,264.20 and 1,918.32 is: 2,876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.28 : 4,264.20 = 1,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.28/4,264.20 = 1,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.28x = 4,264.20 × 1,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.28x = 8,180,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,100.14/2,843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.99

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