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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.38, 4,518.86 and 1,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.38, 4,518.86 and 1,916.24 is: 2,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.38 : 4,518.86 = 1,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.38/4,518.86 = 1,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.38x = 4,518.86 × 1,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.38x = 8,659,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,220.29/3,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.59

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