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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.19, 3,028.46 and 848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.19, 3,028.46 and 848.10 is: 1,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.19 : 3,028.46 = 848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.19/3,028.46 = 848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.19x = 3,028.46 × 848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.19x = 2,568,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,432.69/2,018.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.64

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