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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.93, 4,109.06 and 1,918.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.93, 4,109.06 and 1,918.08 is: 2,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.93 : 4,109.06 = 1,918.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.93/4,109.06 = 1,918.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.93x = 4,109.06 × 1,918.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.93x = 7,881,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,510.60/2,978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.75

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