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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.08, 4,374.96 and 2,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.08, 4,374.96 and 2,512 is: 3,766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.08 : 4,374.96 = 2,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.08/4,374.96 = 2,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.08x = 4,374.96 × 2,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.08x = 10,989,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,989,899.52/2,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.14

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