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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.66, 3,028.18 and 786.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.66, 3,028.18 and 786.17 is: 1,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.66 : 3,028.18 = 786.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.66/3,028.18 = 786.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.66x = 3,028.18 × 786.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.66x = 2,380,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,649.13/2,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.32

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