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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.67, 2,785.75 and 1,134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.67, 2,785.75 and 1,134.55 is: 1,565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.67 : 2,785.75 = 1,134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.67/2,785.75 = 1,134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.67x = 2,785.75 × 1,134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.67x = 3,160,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,572.66/2,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.67

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