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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.66, 3,950.56 and 2,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.66, 3,950.56 and 2,018.48 is: 3,027.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.66 : 3,950.56 = 2,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.66/3,950.56 = 2,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.66x = 3,950.56 × 2,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.66x = 7,974,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,126.35/2,633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.77

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