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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.64, 3,026.60 and 631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.64, 3,026.60 and 631.52 is: 946.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.64 : 3,026.60 = 631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.64/3,026.60 = 631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.64x = 3,026.60 × 631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.64x = 1,911,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,358.43/2,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.85

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