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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.32, 3,026.62 and 768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.32, 3,026.62 and 768.70 is: 1,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.32 : 3,026.62 = 768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.32/3,026.62 = 768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.32x = 3,026.62 × 768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.32x = 2,326,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,562.79/2,018.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.72

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