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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.57, 2,784.32 and 1,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.57, 2,784.32 and 1,753.25 is: 2,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.57 : 2,784.32 = 1,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.57/2,784.32 = 1,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.57x = 2,784.32 × 1,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.57x = 4,881,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,602.79/2,018.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.35

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