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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.64, 3,022.70 and 1,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.64, 3,022.70 and 1,555.32 is: 2,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.64 : 3,022.70 = 1,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.64/3,022.70 = 1,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.64x = 3,022.70 × 1,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.64x = 4,701,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,257.99/2,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.92

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