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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.52, 6,923.82 and 2,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.52, 6,923.82 and 2,018.12 is: 3,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.52 : 6,923.82 = 2,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.52/6,923.82 = 2,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.52x = 6,923.82 × 2,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.52x = 13,973,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973,099.62/4,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.42

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