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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.80, 4,371.72 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.80, 4,371.72 and 2,264.40 is: 3,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.80 : 4,371.72 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.80/4,371.72 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.80x = 4,371.72 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.80x = 9,899,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,322.77/2,918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.57

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