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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.56, 2,785.68 and 1,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.56, 2,785.68 and 1,134.52 is: 1,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.56 : 2,785.68 = 1,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.56/2,785.68 = 1,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.56x = 2,785.68 × 1,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.56x = 3,160,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,409.67/2,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.68

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