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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018, 3,027 and 802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018, 3,027 and 802 is: 1,203

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018 : 3,027 = 802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018/3,027 = 802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018x = 3,027 × 802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018x = 2,427,654
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,654/2,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203

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