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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.80, 3,021.72 and 1,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.80, 3,021.72 and 1,043.56 is: 1,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.80 : 3,021.72 = 1,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.80/3,021.72 = 1,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.80x = 3,021.72 × 1,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.80x = 3,153,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,346.12/2,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.99

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