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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.17, 3,026.28 and 847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.17, 3,026.28 and 847.84 is: 1,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.17 : 3,026.28 = 847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.17/3,026.28 = 847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.17x = 3,026.28 × 847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.17x = 2,565,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,801.24/2,018.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.35

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