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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.76, 2,782.26 and 1,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.76, 2,782.26 and 1,493.88 is: 2,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.76 : 2,782.26 = 1,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.76/2,782.26 = 1,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.76x = 2,782.26 × 1,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.76x = 4,156,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,362.57/2,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.87

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