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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.82, 4,378.22 and 866.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.82, 4,378.22 and 866.82 is: 1,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.82 : 4,378.22 = 866.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.82/4,378.22 = 866.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.82x = 4,378.22 × 866.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.82x = 3,795,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,106.77/2,918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.22

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