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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.57, 4,887.84 and 918.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.57, 4,887.84 and 918.78 is: 1,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.57 : 4,887.84 = 918.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.57/4,887.84 = 918.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.57x = 4,887.84 × 918.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.57x = 4,490,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,849.64/3,258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.17

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