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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.26, 3,025.32 and 923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.26, 3,025.32 and 923.41 is: 1,384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.26 : 3,025.32 = 923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.26/3,025.32 = 923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.26x = 3,025.32 × 923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.26x = 2,793,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,610.74/2,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.17

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