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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.47, 2,785.38 and 1,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.47, 2,785.38 and 1,122.27 is: 1,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.47 : 2,785.38 = 1,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.47/2,785.38 = 1,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.47x = 2,785.38 × 1,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.47x = 3,125,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,943.23/2,018.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.67

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