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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.78, 3,022.77 and 1,185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.78, 3,022.77 and 1,185.15 is: 1,774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.78 : 3,022.77 = 1,185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.78/3,022.77 = 1,185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.78x = 3,022.77 × 1,185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.78x = 3,582,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,435.87/2,018.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.56

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