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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.08, 4,026.96 and 1,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.08, 4,026.96 and 1,676 is: 2,312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.08 : 4,026.96 = 1,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.08/4,026.96 = 1,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.08x = 4,026.96 × 1,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.08x = 6,749,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,749,184.96/2,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.89

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