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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.39, 3,027.33 and 848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.39, 3,027.33 and 848.57 is: 1,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.39 : 3,027.33 = 848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.39/3,027.33 = 848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.39x = 3,027.33 × 848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.39x = 2,568,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,886.28/2,018.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.74

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