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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.01, 3,024.40 and 906.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.01, 3,024.40 and 906.61 is: 1,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.01 : 3,024.40 = 906.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.01/3,024.40 = 906.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.01x = 3,024.40 × 906.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.01x = 2,741,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,931.63/2,018.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.73

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