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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.44, 2,863.68 and 1,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.44, 2,863.68 and 1,818 is: 2,502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.44 : 2,863.68 = 1,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.44/2,863.68 = 1,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.44x = 2,863.68 × 1,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.44x = 5,206,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,170.24/2,080.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.44

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