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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.98, 3,027.79 and 922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.98, 3,027.79 and 922.76 is: 1,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.98 : 3,027.79 = 922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.98/3,027.79 = 922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.98x = 3,027.79 × 922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.98x = 2,793,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,923.50/2,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.83

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