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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.12, 3,993.21 and 1,018.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.12, 3,993.21 and 1,018.75 is: 1,528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.12 : 3,993.21 = 1,018.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.12/3,993.21 = 1,018.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.12x = 3,993.21 × 1,018.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.12x = 4,068,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,062.72/2,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.13

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