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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.56, 3,028.56 and 1,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.56, 3,028.56 and 1,154.56 is: 1,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.56 : 3,028.56 = 1,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.56/3,028.56 = 1,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.56x = 3,028.56 × 1,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.56x = 3,496,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,654.23/2,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.25

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