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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.44, 4,327.44 and 2,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.44, 4,327.44 and 2,018.48 is: 3,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.44 : 4,327.44 = 2,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.44/4,327.44 = 2,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.44x = 4,327.44 × 2,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.44x = 8,734,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,851.09/2,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.32

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