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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.58, 3,028.83 and 922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.58, 3,028.83 and 922.86 is: 1,384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.58 : 3,028.83 = 922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.58/3,028.83 = 922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.58x = 3,028.83 × 922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.58x = 2,795,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,186.05/2,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.73

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