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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.91, 3,029.04 and 786.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.91, 3,029.04 and 786.63 is: 1,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.91 : 3,029.04 = 786.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.91/3,029.04 = 786.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.91x = 3,029.04 × 786.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.91x = 2,382,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,733.74/2,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.21

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