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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.75, 3,029.30 and 848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.75, 3,029.30 and 848.66 is: 1,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.75 : 3,029.30 = 848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.75/3,029.30 = 848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.75x = 3,029.30 × 848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.75x = 2,570,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,849.07/2,018.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.48

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