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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.02, 3,027.06 and 1,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.02, 3,027.06 and 1,150.50 is: 1,725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.02 : 3,027.06 = 1,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.02/3,027.06 = 1,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.02x = 3,027.06 × 1,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.02x = 3,482,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,632.53/2,018.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.77

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