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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.87, 3,029.60 and 1,326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.87, 3,029.60 and 1,326.93 is: 1,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.87 : 3,029.60 = 1,326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.87/3,029.60 = 1,326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.87x = 3,029.60 × 1,326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.87x = 4,020,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,076.13/2,018.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.25

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