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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.91, 3,179.18 and 1,023.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.91, 3,179.18 and 1,023.18 is: 1,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.91 : 3,179.18 = 1,023.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.91/3,179.18 = 1,023.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.91x = 3,179.18 × 1,023.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.91x = 3,252,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,873.39/2,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.16

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