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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.66, 2,785.67 and 1,134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.66, 2,785.67 and 1,134.51 is: 1,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.66 : 2,785.67 = 1,134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.66/2,785.67 = 1,134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.66x = 2,785.67 × 1,134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.66x = 3,160,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,370.47/2,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.58

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