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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.62, 3,026.87 and 1,325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.62, 3,026.87 and 1,325.67 is: 1,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.62 : 3,026.87 = 1,325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.62/3,026.87 = 1,325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.62x = 3,026.87 × 1,325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.62x = 4,012,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,617.75/2,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.80

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