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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.80, 3,029.10 and 922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.80, 3,029.10 and 922.60 is: 1,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.80 : 3,029.10 = 922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.80/3,029.10 = 922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.80x = 3,029.10 × 922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.80x = 2,794,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,647.66/2,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.31

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