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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.43, 3,026.70 and 848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.43, 3,026.70 and 848.18 is: 1,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.43 : 3,026.70 = 848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.43/3,026.70 = 848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.43x = 3,026.70 × 848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.43x = 2,567,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,193.97/2,018.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.88

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