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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.67, 2,785.37 and 1,179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.67, 2,785.37 and 1,179.11 is: 1,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.67 : 2,785.37 = 1,179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.67/2,785.37 = 1,179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.67x = 2,785.37 × 1,179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.67x = 3,284,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,237.80/2,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.93

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