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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.72, 3,022.08 and 1,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.72, 3,022.08 and 1,236.32 is: 1,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.72 : 3,022.08 = 1,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.72/3,022.08 = 1,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.72x = 3,022.08 × 1,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.72x = 3,736,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,257.95/2,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.81

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