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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.40, 3,035.10 and 1,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.40, 3,035.10 and 1,818.60 is: 2,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.40 : 3,035.10 = 1,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.40/3,035.10 = 1,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.40x = 3,035.10 × 1,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.40x = 5,519,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519,632.86/2,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.90

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