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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.89, 3,029.73 and 1,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.89, 3,029.73 and 1,325.89 is: 1,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.89 : 3,029.73 = 1,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.89/3,029.73 = 1,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.89x = 3,029.73 × 1,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.89x = 4,017,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,088.71/2,018.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.75

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