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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.78, 3,992.36 and 1,018.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.78, 3,992.36 and 1,018.29 is: 1,527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.78 : 3,992.36 = 1,018.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.78/3,992.36 = 1,018.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.78x = 3,992.36 × 1,018.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.78x = 4,065,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,380.26/2,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.32

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