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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.65, 3,026.68 and 964.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.65, 3,026.68 and 964.03 is: 1,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.65 : 3,026.68 = 964.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.65/3,026.68 = 964.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.65x = 3,026.68 × 964.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.65x = 2,917,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,800.34/2,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.42

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