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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.25, 3,027.65 and 864.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.25, 3,027.65 and 864.27 is: 1,296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.25 : 3,027.65 = 864.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.25/3,027.65 = 864.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.25x = 3,027.65 × 864.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.25x = 2,616,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,702.74/2,018.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.52

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