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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.78, 3,372.95 and 2,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.78, 3,372.95 and 2,018.26 is: 3,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.78 : 3,372.95 = 2,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.78/3,372.95 = 2,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.78x = 3,372.95 × 2,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.78x = 6,807,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807,490.07/2,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.13

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