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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.39, 3,028.05 and 847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.39, 3,028.05 and 847.73 is: 1,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.39 : 3,028.05 = 847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.39/3,028.05 = 847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.39x = 3,028.05 × 847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.39x = 2,566,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,968.83/2,018.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.79

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