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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.15, 4,377.18 and 726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.15, 4,377.18 and 726.90 is: 1,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.15 : 4,377.18 = 726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.15/4,377.18 = 726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.15x = 4,377.18 × 726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.15x = 3,181,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,758.45/2,918.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.33

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