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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.92, 3,170.88 and 1,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.92, 3,170.88 and 1,018.08 is: 1,527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.92 : 3,170.88 = 1,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.92/3,170.88 = 1,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.92x = 3,170.88 × 1,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.92x = 3,228,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,209.51/2,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.12

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