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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.65, 3,028.18 and 786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.65, 3,028.18 and 786.16 is: 1,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.65 : 3,028.18 = 786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.65/3,028.18 = 786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.65x = 3,028.18 × 786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.65x = 2,380,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,633.99/2,018.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.32

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