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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.16, 4,379.40 and 2,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.16, 4,379.40 and 2,347.92 is: 3,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.16 : 4,379.40 = 2,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.16/4,379.40 = 2,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.16x = 4,379.40 × 2,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.16x = 10,282,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,282,480.85/2,918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.62

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