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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.41, 4,258.45 and 2,018.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.41, 4,258.45 and 2,018.53 is: 3,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.41 : 4,258.45 = 2,018.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.41/4,258.45 = 2,018.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.41x = 4,258.45 × 2,018.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.41x = 8,595,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,809.08/2,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.26

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