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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.97, 2,786.33 and 1,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.97, 2,786.33 and 1,134.93 is: 1,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.97 : 2,786.33 = 1,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.97/2,786.33 = 1,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.97x = 2,786.33 × 1,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.97x = 3,162,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,283.83/2,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.29

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