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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.41, 2,785.39 and 1,134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.41, 2,785.39 and 1,134.21 is: 1,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.41 : 2,785.39 = 1,134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.41/2,785.39 = 1,134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.41x = 2,785.39 × 1,134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.41x = 3,159,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,217.19/2,018.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.20

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