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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.88, 3,030.48 and 924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.88, 3,030.48 and 924.12 is: 1,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.88 : 3,030.48 = 924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.88/3,030.48 = 924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.88x = 3,030.48 × 924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.88x = 2,800,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,527.18/2,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.17

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