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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.49, 3,866.25 and 2,018.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.49, 3,866.25 and 2,018.17 is: 2,781.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.49 : 3,866.25 = 2,018.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.49/3,866.25 = 2,018.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.49x = 3,866.25 × 2,018.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.49x = 7,802,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,749.76/2,805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.24

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