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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.70, 3,028.98 and 923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.70, 3,028.98 and 923.40 is: 1,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.70 : 3,028.98 = 923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.70/3,028.98 = 923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.70x = 3,028.98 × 923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.70x = 2,796,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,960.13/2,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.53

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