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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.82, 3,029.26 and 833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.82, 3,029.26 and 833.74 is: 1,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.82 : 3,029.26 = 833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.82/3,029.26 = 833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.82x = 3,029.26 × 833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.82x = 2,525,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,595.92/2,018.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.03

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