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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.17, 2,783.86 and 1,220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.17, 2,783.86 and 1,220.93 is: 1,684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.17 : 2,783.86 = 1,220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.17/2,783.86 = 1,220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.17x = 2,783.86 × 1,220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.17x = 3,398,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,881.22/2,018.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.14

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