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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.76, 6,492.60 and 2,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.76, 6,492.60 and 2,018 is: 3,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.76 : 6,492.60 = 2,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.76/6,492.60 = 2,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.76x = 6,492.60 × 2,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.76x = 13,102,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,066.80/4,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.45

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