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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.44, 4,575.97 and 1,918.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.44, 4,575.97 and 1,918.38 is: 2,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.44 : 4,575.97 = 1,918.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.44/4,575.97 = 1,918.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.44x = 4,575.97 × 1,918.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.44x = 8,778,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778,449.33/3,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.95

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